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 an Underground Operations Supervisor to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation.
As an Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, you are responsible to lead and coach the team’s performance through established processes and procedures to achieve assigned objectives. You will work to continuously improve the effectiveness of the team while maintaining a safe and positive working environment.
In this role, you will:
- Assign tasks to team members so that work is completed in a safe way;
- Use practical judgment, within limits set by the Mine Manager, to handle process and social problems effectively as they occur;
- Coach and guide team members to improve their skills and performance; Hold team accountable for safety, behavior, housekeeping, collaboration, and integrity;
- Work within budget, guidelines, and standards to execute Safety and Production Plans as established by the Superintendent or designate;
- Work collectively with peers and cross functionally with colleagues in engineering, geology, maintenance, and services to meet objectives of the operation;
- Request training in skills development where required and communicate needs to the Superintendent.
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, flex 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 training and career development opportunities
- Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
- 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
- Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
- 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
- High-school diploma or equivalent.
- Underground Common Core (First Line Production Supervisor or Hard Rock Miner).
- Graduate of Mining Technologist program, or similar, is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in underground mining environment.
- Experience in an underground backfill operation is considered an asset.
Skills
- Ability to decipher and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Hold people accountable for working within boundaries of Vale’s policies and procedures.
- Courage – demonstrate a reasonable trust in personal abilities.
- Recognize, prioritize and understand the controls required to mitigate risks in the workplace.
- Computer knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
- Strong business and process knowledge.
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.
Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.
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.
Pay Grade: 16V
Apply by: Sunday, October 25th, 2026.
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.
