Technical Leader, Underground Operations

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 a Technical Leader, Underground Operations to join our Hydrometallurgy team in Sheridan Park, Mississauga.

This is a permanent onsite position.

As a Technical Leader, Underground Operations, you will provide the highest-level expert technical direction to global Vale Base Metals (VBM) for the practice of SME. The SME has unique talent and is recognized as an internal consultant accountable for assessing risk to the business, applying knowledge for solutions, verifications, defining processes, policies, procedures and communicating technical concepts for systems that span Base Metal projects, studies, applications, LoA Planning and systems

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Serve as a trusted legal and risk management advisor, providing expert insights to Directors, General Managers, and influencing decisions at the Board level.
• Act as a global authority in the discipline, leading system optimization and integrating emerging technologies to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review and approve Base Metals FEL study designs, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and accurate outputs through collaboration with external peer reviewers.
• Lead global long-term strategic mine planning and optimization studies to support resource-to-reserve conversion.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and company policies, providing expert guidance and engaging with global regulatory specialists as needed.
• Define and maintain global standards, procedures, and guidelines to support safe and effective operations across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across departments and business units to align practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and managing the global Community of Practice.
• Provide specialized expertise to address knowledge gaps and support complex projects across the organization.
• Represent the company in external regulatory and industry forums, contributing to the advancement of standards and sharing best practices through publications and speaking engagements.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required
• P.Eng is required
• Graduate Degree (MSc or PhD) is preferred.

Experience:

• 15+ Years of experience

Skills:

• Sound engineering principles with extensive mining experience.
• Effective communicator and active listening
• Leadership experience proven to meet expectations
• Safety and risk management knowledge and experience
• Caring and respectful behaviors
• Operations technical assurance and Continuous Improvement experience
• Collaboration skills demonstrating the ability to influence and engage for successful business improvement – Lead the Change.

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)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Mississauga

Vale's Mississauga office, located in one of Canada's fastest growing and most diverse cities, is the epicenter of the company's technology development team. This office focuses on advancing Vale's competitive edge and refining growth strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The innovative and dynamic environment of Mississauga perfectly complements Vale's commitment to technological excellence and sustainable development.

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: GRF

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