Engineer, Mining

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an
Engineer, Mining
to join our
Mines Technical Services
team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

The
Engineer, Mining
will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure mining operations are planned, developed and operated in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide mining engineering support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers.
• Participates in the design, evaluation and support of underground mining operations.
• Design stoping boundaries for long-term evaluations based upon guidance from the geotechnical department to maximize recovery of ore.
• Mentor others in the Mines Technical Services team.
• Review work and provide feedback to others in the Mines Technical Services team.
• Work with operations to ensure plans are safe, efficient and realistic.
• Create schedules for development and production by sequencing stopes and development headings with guidance and approval from all parties involved.
• Maintain a focus on safety for the work being implemented in conjunction with MTS Safety Plan.
• Identify, analyze, recommend, and bring into action opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.

About You
Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years mine engineering experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Be creative, not only use past practices but promote new ways of doing things in order to maximize the value of our mineral resources.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.
• Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is an asset.
• Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade:
The candidate's experience will determine placement within the pay band

Apply by:
December 9, 2025

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