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 Specialist Strategy join our Coporate Strategy team in Toronto, Sudbury or St. John’s.

The role is a permanent hybrid position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Specialist Strategy you will support cross-functional initiatives including Corporate Development and Investor Relations, support critical business strategic analysis, support continuous improvement of the strategic planning cycle and/or provide any other support to execute upon the team’s accountabilities

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Participate in the development of the company’s portfolio strategy (buy, sell, build, partner) including desired commodity portfolio, scenarios for industry evolution, desired focused by stage of the value chain and asset maturity, preferred geographic and mineralization styles and other strategic options
• Support the development and communication of long term business goals and targets
• Conduct analysis and consulting on complex assignments.
• Support strategic and technical rational for key business decisions including detailed option analysis
• Develop, maintain and evaluate appropriate financial models
• Develop competitive intelligence and provide an external perspective on operations
• Participate on due diligence teams for Corporate Development projects, as required.
• Support the construction of internal and external strategy presentations

In a manner:

• Working as a team with willingness to execute on what is required to complete a task together
• Work with cross functional groups throughout the organization to achieve critical business tasks
• Work with urgency to evaluate opportunities in a timely manner in the development of VBM’s priorities

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

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Technical/Engineering
• P.Eng/MBA/CFA preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 5-8 years’ relevant experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of Metals Markets (pricing, attractiveness, major players, etc.)
• Technical knowledge of mining and processing (ability to challenge technical teams on their assessment)
• Business & financial experience, including extensive business analysis capabilities
• Communication skills to manage cross-functional team inputs and build presentations
• Collaboration and strong relationship building skills
• Critical and conceptual thinking

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals’ 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 Base Metals’ ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F3T  

Minimum Starting Salary: $112,800

Apply by: Jan 23, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.