Underground Mine Beginner

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

• We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
• Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
• From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
• Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

• We are currently seeking Underground Mine Beginners to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
• Applicants must be an Innu Nation Member or a Nunatsiavut Beneficiary and have successfully completed the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program to be considered.
• This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on/2 week off rotation at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.
• As an Underground Mine Beginner, you will be assigned to complete assigned construction and development mining tasks, receiving on the job training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to operate within the underground mine area. The Underground Mine Beginner is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
• Additionally, in this position you will:
  • Perform activities such as scaling loose rock, operating handheld drills, installing staging and installing and maintaining piping systems and Under Ground ventilation systems.
  • Ensure knowledge of all safety policies and strictly adhere to them.
  • Become familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Complete training as required, including all required safety training.
  • Participate in crew safety meetings.
  • Perform housekeeping activities.

About You

• Education:
  • Minimum Grade 10 secondary school.
  • Successful completion of the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program.
• Experience:
  • 6 months of industrial experience and/or heavy equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
  • Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
  • Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace.

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
• 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.)
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

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 our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey’s Bay mine into finished 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, located in Labrador, 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 Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Apply by: Sunday, October 20th, 2024

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