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 Mine Technologist to join our Mines Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to NL is required for this role.
The role is a permanent on-site position, working 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.
As a Mine Technologist, you will be responsible for providing intermediate level technical support within the mine (open pit/underground) on a daily execution schedule. The Technologist works collaterally with their peers within the mining and technical services team and cross functionally with all other areas of the mine to complete tasks in their area of accountability.
Survey:
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Maintain survey equipment, survey software and source surveying supplies.
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Perform and conduct open pit and/or underground surveying.
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Upload survey information and update drawings following standards, including sections.
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Issue driving layouts for operations usage.
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Perform month end surveys and compile month end reports.
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Assist the operations team with effective utilization of the total navigation system for the development jumbos.
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Perform drone flights.
Ventilation:
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Conduct weekly underground ventilation surveys.
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Set up ventilation reading stations.
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Create and issue Ventilation Work Instructions for auxiliary ventilations systems and corrective actions.
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Update emergency drawings and ventilation plans for the mine and support emergency response exercises.
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Software modelling.
There may be future career development opportunities in areas including Ground Control:
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Check and interpret daily instrumentation readings.
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Audit installed ground support.
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Monitor the seismic activity and install instrumentation.
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Assist with the preparation of reconditioning plans for issue.
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Perform compliance inspections.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
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Follow the safety plan developed for the operations department in conjunction with the Mines Technical Services Safety Plan.
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Provide input for creation of the drilling, development and production layouts for execution by the Operating Team.
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Monitor mine development, production, and construction excavation projects with respect to lines, grade and conformance to short term production plans raising issues of non-conformance to the Supervisor.
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Identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity and cost improvements.
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Frequent underground travel is required.
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Work with the Vale’s Operational Excellence Team, establish the Key Performance Indicators for mine development and mine production. This will include establishing data gathering and data validation.
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Analyze performance trends relative to target and make recommendations on Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
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Lead Continuous Improvement projects following Vale’s Kaizen process.
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
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Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
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Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
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Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
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Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
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Employee Family Assistance Program
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Virtual Healthcare online
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Online training and career development opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
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24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
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Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
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Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
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All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
About You
Education:
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A Mineral Exploration/Mining Technology Diploma.
Experience:
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an underground mining environment focusing on surveying and/or ventilation.
Skills:
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Solid initiative and collaboration skills.
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Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
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Able to perform routine procedures or calculations requiring basic training in more than one specialty as pertaining to surveying, ventilation, and ground control fields.
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Strong digital literacy, including surveying tools, Deswik, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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Dedication to continuous improvement to identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities for safety, efficiency, and cost improvements.
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 21st 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.
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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.
Pay Grade: H02
Apply by: Sunday, July 21st, 2026
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