Plant Administrator, Fixed-Term

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Plant Administrator to join our Copper Cliff Mines Complex in Sudbury. This is a fixed-term (14 moths) position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and Local United Steelworkers.

As a Plant Administrator you will provide integrated administrative support such as data entry, records management, report generation, scheduling, etc. to the plant and mines in the Ontario Operations. This role may require the incumbent to occasionally enter into operating areas of the plants and mines in order to provide support and shift work (including weekends) due to our 24/7 operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Office Administration: Provide office administration and IT support, including setup/decommissioning and ZES lock box forms.
• Communication Management: Maintain plant bulletin boards, intranet content, and distribute printed communications.
• Employee Support: Manage employee work clothing change requests and coordinate travel arrangements/expense reports.
• Meeting & Action Tracking: Record and distribute meeting minutes (e.g., OHSE/JHSC) and maintain action registries.
• HR Processes: Administer job postings, transfers, and process improvement initiatives for administrative efficiency.
• Payroll & Timekeeping: Handle time, absence, incentives, payroll tasks, vacation canvass preparation, and overtime records ensuring compliance with CBA, payroll deadlines and company policies.
• Systems & Reporting: Support SAP IM tasks, VES reporting, and monthly safety plan compliance tracking.
• Safety & Compliance: Organize and maintain employee safety documentation, inspections, and audits.

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

About You

Education:

• The successful candidate will possess a College Diploma in Business, Office Administration, or in a related field such as Payroll, Accounting, or Human Resources.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6-18 months of similar administration support experience, ideally in an industrial environment. Must possess customer service experience.

Skills:

• Utilize system parameters to generate reports and analyze data.
• Time and absence adherence to Vale's governing policies and CBA articles; data entry of time, attendance and mines incentives, regular reporting, review and analyze employee pay for accuracy, strict adherence to deadlines, ability to maintain confidentiality, troubleshooting skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience using various internal Vale systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP Incident Management, SAP Travel, Vale Educational System (VES), SharePoint, Business Objects, Operational Reporting Portal (ORP), OD Travel Expense Vale Support Centre, and Safety Plan Tracker is required. Must possess strong keyboarding skills and advanced software skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Visio).
• Keyboard, software and system proficiency.

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F

Minimum Starting Salary: $66,817.49

Apply by: January 30, 2026

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