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Who We Are

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

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

As an Apprentice, you will work across different surface plants and underground locations to gain hands on experience and learn more about the operations. You will also contribute towards Vale’s long-term operating strategy and be signed up with training agreements with Skills Trades Ontario and the Ministry of Labour, Trades and Skills Development.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to start or grow your career? We are currently seeking Apprentices to join our Operations in Sudbury, Ontario. The Apprentice role is an entry level permanent position.

Vale is seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry. Female, female-identifying applicants, and members of Indigenous Communities will have priority consideration.

About You

HDET Apprentice:

• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.
• Education: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician college diploma is required. Candidates with a Truck and Coach or Automotive Technician college diploma may also be considered.

Maintenance Electrician Apprentice:

• Education: Electrical Engineering Technologist (Industrial program) college diploma is required.
• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.

Millwright Apprentice:

• Education: Industrial Mechanic or Millwright college diploma is required.
• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.

Welder Fitter Apprentice:

• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.
• Education: Welding and Fabrication Technician college diploma is required.

Instrumentation & Control Technician Apprentice:

• Education: Instrument & Control Technician college diploma is required.
• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.

Powerline Technician Apprentice:

• Education: Powerline Technician college diploma is required.
• Experience: 6 months or more of industrial experience is preferred.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Apprentice position will allow the right candidate to grow their career and make contributions in an industry that is essential to daily lives. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Desirable incentive program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Competitive salary
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Attractive pension and benefits

Difference Makes All the Difference

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 Vale 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 its 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

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.valejobs.ca or by clicking Apply below.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by: August 7, 2023