City : Toronto

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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Divisional Supervisor to join our Mines Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation will be required for this role.

The role is a permanent on-site position, working 2 week on/2 week off schedule.  

As a Divisional Supervisor, you will supervise a group of technical staff responsible for site based technical services execution work at the Reid Brook and Eastern Deeps Mines located in Voisey’s Bay, NL. This includes but is not limited to, production and development layouts, survey, ventilation, ground control QA/QC, and seismic technology. 

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Follow the 3-month plan provided by the Mine Planning team, with guidance and instruction from MTS functional groups such as Geology, Ventilation, and Ground Control, and oversee the execution of mine technical services execution work.  
• Ensure the work performed by MTS execution staff is done safely, following Vale standards and government regulations, through regular job observations and audits.
• Participate in daily schedule review meetings, weekly 7-21 meetings and monthly planning meetings.
• Report on monthly KPI actuals, including all required budget driver actuals data, incentive calculation requirements.
• Submit daily reporting of all required metrics, including, backfill placed, etc.
• Ensure the capability of all direct report engineering and technical staff, meeting the expected performance level. Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports.
• Be accountable for the care and calibration to all technical instruments and software used by the MTS execution team.

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, flex 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
• Relocation Assistance
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng). Designation is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with a focus on underground mine design, mining technology, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.

Skills:

• Knowledge of mining standards and guidance documents.
• Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik).
• Mentorship and coaching skills required for leading a large technical team.
• Effective decision making skills with a focus on health and safety, environment, and sustainability.
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills, practicing and fostering teamwork and collaboration within and between areas, specifically with operations at the mine.
• Drive for Sustainable results, commit to continuous improvement and monitors results indicators.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.

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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

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

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Pay Grade: 16V  

Apply by: Wednesday, March 11^th, 2026

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