City : Thompson

Category : See posting

Industry : Mining and Quarrying

Employer : Vale Base Metals

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.

We are currently seeking Underground Mine Beginners for Future Opportunities to join our Mines Operation Team in Thompson, Manitoba. 

This is a permanent position. Relocation to Thompson, Manitoba will be required.

As an Underground Mine Beginner you will report to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, and with your experience and skills you may perform support, production and/or development functions in the Underground Mining Operation.

Additionally in this position you will:

• Operate Scoops, Maclean Bolters, Anfo Loaders and Jumbo Drills in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support Shaft and Logistics which include Belt Picking, Crusher Operations, road maintenance, supply handling, mine shaft activities, Hoist Operation, etc.
• Operate ITH Drills and Raise Bore Drills in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read and interpret mine development layouts.
• Perform blasting activities to advance mining drifts.
• Construct ventilation, backfill barricades, shotcrete work, railway maintenance and install steel or concrete installations and advance and maintain compressed air, process water and sandfill services.

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, dental coverage and 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

About You

Education:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

Experience:

• 6 months of progressive underground mining experience using mechanized equipment

Skills:

• Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health, Environment and Risk and knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and be able to receive or provide open feedback to co-workers.
• Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace, understanding your role and accountability in assessing & managing risk.
• Demonstrate initiative, follow instruction, and perform duties that will benefit the whole organization’s success.

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. Vale Base Metals’ 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 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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply By: January 16, 2026

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