This is Mine Life

Job Title: Geologist in Training 

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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 invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey’s Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

Our open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey’s Bay - Vale’s only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading-edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. Our offices in St. John’s and Goose Bay provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity

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.

We are currently seeking a Geologist in Training to join our In Mine Exploration department in Voisey’s Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.

This position is based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation. 

As a Geologist-in-Training, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the In-Mine Department. From providing labour and technical support for ongoing In-Mine Exploration programs at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site to leadership development, diversity & inclusion and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of our company and our sustainable approach to mining via exposure to other Vale operations in Canada. Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Follow departmental safety program ensuring health, safety and environment are protected.
• Provide geological services to support the execution of In-Mine Exploration activities.  These duties include but are not limited to:
  • Technical support and consultation with senior geological staff;
  • Geological interpretation and drill target generation;
  • Diamond drill core logging and sample collection;
  • Field geological and structural mapping;
  • Geological section generation;
  • Monitor and maintain accurate drill hole trajectory;
  • QA/QC and data set validation of diamond drilling, drill logs and sample assays;
  • Field Inspections including pre-setup, drill, post setup;
  • Program coordination and logistical support;
  • Data management.
• Provide support to MTS geological teams.
• Other duties as required at discretion of Chief Mine Geologist / Area Geologist.

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in a Bachelor of Science (Geology or Earth Sciences).
• B. Sc (Honours) is preferred.
• Registered as a Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) in Newfoundland & Labrador

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 1 field season as a Geology Student.

Skills:

• Experience in a remote work site is considered an asset;
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Adherence to QAQC protocols;
• Geology background including sampling procedures.
• Good computer software knowledge (Word, Excel, Mining/geology software, CAD software).
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement of processes;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience using relevant mining/CAD software including Datamine Fusion (geological data management), Datamine Studio RM and ArcGIS pro is considered an asset;
• Experience with borehole trajectory tools (Reflex Sprint IQ gyro and TN-14 rig aligner) is considered an asset

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and on-site premiums
• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
• Online training and career development opportunities

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 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.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at vnlrecruitment@vale.com.

Pay Grade: F8T

Apply by: Thursday May 2^nd 2024

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