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Who We Are

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson , with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

The Business Support Specialist will report directly to the Head of Manitoba Operations and will be an integral member of our leadership team.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Business Support Specialist to join our Manitoba Operations in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position working on site.

This is a senior role that will provide site support to areas which consist of Administration, Finance, Procurement, Communications, operations to ensure business objectives are met.

Additionally, in this position the candidate will:

• Develop and implement the North Atlantic strategic deployment plans for the Projects and Services team, coordinating cross-boundary resources (Base Metals Teams, OE, and Operations).
• Work in close partnership with our local union as the Co-Chair for the contracting out committee.
• Lead the change management strategy and communications for organizational design, special program/project implementation.
• Monitor the performance of unionized and non-unionized staff doing the work and take action to improve the capability of the team to meet future needs through the develop.
• Be accountable to ensure all Projects and Services activities are integrated and designed to align with Vale Production Systems (VPS) elements, PNR’s (Policies), related PGS (Procedures) and with all other Business units, i.e., Mines, Processing plants etc.
• Chair weekly Leadership Meetings incorporating on a weekly rotation, Monthly Risk Management review, VPS People review, Monthly Finance Budgeting review.
• Accountable for collaborating with key stakeholders (internal and external), identify and develop recommendations on plant initiatives, ensuring best practices are standardized and shared across the business and that risks are identified and mitigated appropriately.
• Monitor the performance of those doing the work and take action to improve the capability of the team through training/development.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budgeting cycles and 5-year plan for all Departments and Cost Centres.
• Ensure projects comply with appropriate standards and meet HSE goals set for the Manitoba Operations. Accountable to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, legislated regulations, policies, and work standards.
• Lead the coordination of plant Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure data collection systems are in place and effective. Perform the root cause analysis of performance problems and develop and implement solutions to optimize performance and improve the capacity of all assets.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or a related field of study.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience within an Underground Mining Operation

Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with experience in Operations
• Software skills in MS Office products.
• Results focused with strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convert complexity to simplicity.
• Knowledge of all Vale systems.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent presentation development skills.

How Can Vale grow your career?

The Business Support Specialist is a critical position that will allow the right candidate to provide direct input into the safe operation of the Manitoba Operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North.” The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

At Vale, 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 essential 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.

Grade: F3T

Apply by: September 25, 2023