Vale Base Metals Looking for Fixed Term Geologist/Sr Geological Technologist, In-Mines Exploration at Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Full Time

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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:

The In-Mine Exploration team supports all underground and near mine exploration activities. Our team is focused on converting Exploration Potential and Exploration Targets into mineral resource for future extraction.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Fixed Term, Geologist/Sr Geological Technologist to join our In-Mines Exploration Team. This is Fixed Term, 12-month opportunity with the Local 2020-05 membership.

A geologist is required to work for the In-Mines Exploration Team focusing on providing core logging and some back-office support to our local mine’s exploration program.

Accountabilities:

• Follow departmental safety program: attend and participate in daily safety line up meetings, monthly safety meetings, required safety training and adhere to site requirements.
• Support the mine and assist developing the annual 5-Year Diamond Drill Exploration Program.
• Assist with tactical planning, drill layouts and help with the execute underground and surface drilling campaigns as needed.
• Support project geologist work to ensure all exploration tasks are performed as scheduled.
• Potential to assist with MRMR documentation regarding Exploration activities.
• Provide core logging, sampling, QAQC support at the Frood-Stobie Geoscience Facility.
• Must be physically capable of handling 300’-1000’ of diamond drill core per day.
• Prepare diamond drill layouts using Datamine and Deswik software packages as per Vale standard.
• Collect geological data for the purpose of generating ET and EP mineralized wireframes and generate models for resource calculations.
• Communicate changes in ore interpretation to engineering and operations as results become available.
• Monitor progress of exploration drill programs, update and communicate results monthly.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Occasional underground travel will be required to visit diamond drills.
• The work schedule is Monday to Friday 6:30am-3:00pm on site at the Frood-Stobie Geoscience Facility (excluding recognized holidays).
• Communicate observed and potential safety hazards to supervision.
• Research, recommend and implement new projects to improve technological advancements in the work conducted by the In-Mine Exploration team. i.e. Artificial Intelligence.
• Provide support to In-Mine Exploration Project Geologists.
• Carry out specific accountabilities as assigned by the Chief Geologist of In-Mine Exploration.

About You:

Education: The successful candidate will possess a minimum Geological Technologist Diploma, Preferred B. Sc. Geology or B.Sc. Geological Engineering

Experience: The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of one year experience and is preferred in an underground mine environment.

Professional Qualifications: Progressive eligibility for APGO, registered GIT

Processes: The ideal candidate will understand and have knowledge of Vale Ontario Operations Geological Systems including: AMGC (All Mines Grade Control), MEBS (Mines Exploration Bore Hole System), LIMS, Diamond Drill Hole Layouts, and M&D (Mineability and Dilution Database). Knowledge of Mining, Milling and Refining Processes.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Outlook, and Teams. Demonstrated proficiency in Datamine, Deswik. Seequent (Leapfrog) is an asset.

Knowledge of Vale geological guidelines and standards. Understand and have knowledge of Geological Systems including: AMGC (All Mines Grade Control), MEBS (Mines Exploration Bore Hole System), M&D (Mineability and Dilution Database), Diamond Drill Hole Layouts.

Sudbury Basin Geology knowledge is necessary to be successful in role.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Comments:

These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Selection Posting Process for Local 2020-05 Employees located on the Ontario Operations Human Resources website.

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

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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply By: July 5, 2024

Paygrade: I

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