About this role
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 Mining Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services team at Garson Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Mining Engineer will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure mining operations are planned, developed and operated in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. The focus of the role will be creating mid-range designs (block plans), as well as, supporting weekly integrated operations scheduling (IOS) functions as required. This is a permanent position. Additionally, in this position you will: Provide mining engineering support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers.Participates in the design, evaluation and support of underground mining operations.Design stoping boundaries for long-term evaluations based upon guidance from the geotechnical department to maximize recovery of ore.Mentor others in the Mines Technical Services team.Review work and provide feedback to others in the Mines Technical Services team.Work with operations to ensure plans are safe, efficient and realistic.Create schedules for development and production by sequencing stopes and development headings with guidance and approval from all parties involved.Maintain a focus on safety for the work being implemented in conjunction with MTS Safety Plan.Identify, analyze, recommend, and bring into action opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements. What We Offer You Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive planParticipation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension packageComprehensive 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 growthEmployee Family Assistance ProgramVirtual Healthcare onlineOnline training and career development opportunities About You Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering.Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is preferred.Experience: Minimum of 5 years mine engineering experience is required. Skills:Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is an asset.Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.Be creative, not only use past practices but promote new ways of doing things in order to maximize the value of our mineral resources. Why SudburyGreater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The