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 Concentrator Projects Lead to join our Concentrator Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to the province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.
This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation.
As a Concentrator Projects Lead you will support and lead improvement projects in the Concentrator by working with Operations, Maintenance, Metallurgical, and Engineering departments. Your experience and skills will assist in coordinating maintenance work with the Maintenance Department, supporting the lock out program, planning/scheduling of both Major Annual and Day Shutdowns, as well as taking an active role in the Management of Change, reviewing and updating procedures and policies as required. The Concentrator Projects Lead will have oversight/direction of work of contractors supporting mill operations, and may be required to support supervisor coverage as business needs dictate.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Zero Harm to employees, the business, the environment.
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Achieve/exceed production quality & quantity targets while maximizing economic resources and recovery.
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Identify and correct negative special cause circumstances that are within authority level and escalate those that are outside authority.
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Assign tasks to team members so that work gets done in a safe and coordinated way.
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Complete improvement projects, as assigned.
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Provide input and work collaboratively with peers and other departments to achieve capital (as applicable), production and/or maintenance projects/schedules.
What We Offer You
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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)
- 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 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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Post-secondary education in a relevant program.
Experience:
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5 years of proven supervisory experience in milling operations.
o Experience in sulphide milling is preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of mineral processing plant operations and process troubleshooting.
Skills:
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Proven skills in leadership, coaching, and performance management.
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Knowledge of safety systems and accident/incident investigation in an industrial setting.
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Familiarity with the NL OHS Act and Regulations.
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Solid oral and written communication skills.
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Computer literacy, working familiarity with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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 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. 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: F5T
Apply by: Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.
