City : Toronto

Category : See posting

Industry : Mining and Quarrying

Employer : Vale Base Metals

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 seeking a Senior Specialist, Business Process Management to join our Operating Model team (CTO) in Toronto or Sudbury. This role has a global scope, working with both corporate and operational teams to design, implement, and continuously improve our VBM Operating Model, Management Systems, and Process Management Office.
This role is a permanent hybrid position, working a Monday – Friday Schedule.

As a Senior Specialist you will:

• Design and define the roadmap for our VBM operating Model frameworks to ensure efficient and effective operations across the organization.
• Develop the concept, methodology and implementation criteria for the Op. Model
• Build a strategy and approach for implementing the Operating Model
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Define process requirements to achieve organizational objectives
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams engaging multiple departments to adopt and steward the Operating Model
• Foster a culture of excellence, providing training and communication plans based on change management principles
• Document key processes into VBM’s Normative Governance to ensure sustainability and a process-led approach
• Work closely with senior leadership to secure endorsement and buy in
• Partner with business process owners to test applicability and drive adoption

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree
• Certifications in Project Management, Change Management, Lean Methodology, Systems Design and related fields are considered an asset

Experience:

• Strong experience in business process management, operating models and governance frameworks
• Experience with mining operations and in navigating change in Operational environment
• Ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Excellent communication and ability to gain buy-in across all levels of the organization.
• Respected and trusted within the organization; brings credibility and reputation.
• High sense of urgency and strong teamwork orientation
• Strategic thinker with a builder mindset and a focus on continuous improvement

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)
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• 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

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 needed for the green economy. 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.

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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.

Apply by: Friday December 19, 2025

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