Maintenance Technician

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
Maintenance Technicians
to join our
Mines Maintenance Department
in Thompson, Manitoba. Relocation will be required for this role.

This is a permanent position.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing and maintaining underground mobile mining equipment. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance work to be done in the shop or field.

• Additionally, in this position you will:
• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, assemble, replace and test internal combustion, electric mobile equipment and electric/hydraulic production equipment and related systems.
• Perform metal welding, excluding pressure welding.
• Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.
• Report deviations to established procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Follow established Company Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.

About You
Education:

• The ideal candidate will have either an Inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) OR a trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Coach Technician or Agricultural Mechanic Technician.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Braking systems on large mobile equipment
• Demonstrate understanding of hydraulic systems on mobile equipment
• Experience installing, maintaining and repairing equipment (differentials, torque converters and power transmissions, air and liquid cooled DPU controlled diesel engines) are considered an asset.
• Experience with 24 VDC wiring/control systems is considered an asset.
• Mechanical and hydraulic blueprint reading is considered an asset.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental & disability plans)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Fully equipped, on-site gym facility
• Relocation assistance

Why Thompson
Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply by:
May 30, 2025