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 Senior Chemist to join our Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
The role is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.
As a Senior Chemist, you will provide technical leadership to the Site Analytical Laboratory at Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. In this role, you will support the Laboratory Superintendent while driving technical excellence, method development, and continuous improvement. You will also help ensure all laboratory activities are carried out safely, meet required standards, and deliver accurate, timely, and cost-effective results in support of Operations and environmental regulatory compliance.
Additionally, in this position you will:
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Lead the implementation and maintenance of the QA/QC program in line with corporate guidelines.
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Lead method development, validation, and continuous improvement, and provide technical training to laboratory personnel.
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Troubleshoot technical issues and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
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Prepare samples and perform routine and non-routine chemical analyses in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
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Use the Laboratory Information Management System to track and report sample results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
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Support the Laboratory Superintendent with budgeting, cost tracking, vendor maintenance coordination, and consumables and supply management.
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Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and work areas, including support for 5S implementation.
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Investigate out-of-specification results and customer complaints, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
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Collaborate with mill metallurgists to troubleshoot operational issues and develop, validate, and implement new SOPs and bench-scale testing methods.
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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Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
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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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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Experience:
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory.
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Experience using analytical equipment such as ICP, XRF and LECO.
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Experience with Extractive Metallurgy/Mineral Processing is considered an asset.
Skills:
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Demonstrated leadership in safety practices and behaviours.
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Strong knowledge of computerized electronic instrumentation and analytical chemistry theory and practice, particularly in geochemical and environmental analysis.
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Proven ability to work effectively with a multicultural team with diverse educational backgrounds and experience, supported by strong leadership, coaching, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational, time management, multitasking, and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a remote site environment.
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Solid understanding of statistics, along with experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), word processing, spreadsheet, and scientific software applications.
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.
Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.
Pay Grade: F6T
Apply by: Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.
