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.
Our Team
The Ontario Operational Services team provides support and services to all Ontario Mines and Processing plants. The team includes Transportation, Divisional Shops, Construction and Field Services, All Mines Development and All Mines Construction.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a
Superintendent ll, Process to join our
Transportation Team in Sudbury, Ontario.
The role is a permanent onsite position
, working Monday to Friday, dayshift. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.
As a Superintendent ll, Process, you will lead a team of Supervisors, Planners and Maintenance crews to execute maintenance work on a number of assets within the Ontario operations. Process accountabilities require you to monitor, identify and implement opportunities to reduce execution costs, increase efficiencies to support the reduction of contracting out. You will work collaboratively with other Process Superintendents, Managers and Supervisors within the functional and cross functional areas of the operation, to identify work opportunities for the Transportation crews.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Lead and manage Transportation crews, driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall operational performance.
- Support in-sourcing initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce contracted work in alignment with business and collective agreement requirements.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs related to safety, maintenance, cost, quality, and schedule compliance, implementing corrective and continuous improvement actions.
- Develop and manage weekly and monthly maintenance schedules, including planned work packages, resource allocation, and execution.
- Support annual budgets and five-year capital planning.
- Champion HomeSafe behaviours, coach employees on safety and performance expectations, and address non-compliance as required.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to team members.
- Support the implementation and improvement of business systems and processes, ensuring compliance with VPS, HSE requirements, SLAs, and established standards.
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
About You
Education & Experience:
- Grade 12 level education or GED equivalency is required
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience or familiarity with rubber tire mobile equipment (loaders, rock trucks, etc), steel wheel equipment (locomotives, rail cars, track mobile, etc), and rail maintenance would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance and maintenance project execution.
- Experience with external resource management of contractors and contracts would be an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products is required.
Skills:
- Must have strong organization and time leadership skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: 15 V
Minimum Starting Salary: $110,400
Apply by: November 24, 2026
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers .
