Exploration Student - Fall 2023

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Who We Are

Welcome to Vale in Canada. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine critical minerals that power electric vehicles, create renewable energy solutions and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world.

The Port Colborne Refinery was also commissioned 100 years ago on the shore of Lake Erie. Raw materials and finished products from Vale's Sudbury and Newfoundland and Labrador operations are transported to Port Colborne for processing.

Our Team

The Exploration team is responsible for replacing resources that are removed through mining and improving resources by developing a pipeline of projects at various stages. The Sudbury Geophysics team is fully integrated with Geologists to support the Sudbury Basin Base Metals (Nickel and Copper) Exploration Program. Geological knowledge and existing geophysical data are used to identify prospective areas and targets with follow-up achieved by the Geophysics team through additional geophysical field surveys (both in-house and contractor) to acquire data. After the data is checked for quality, the Geophysics team processes and interprets the data to add important information. Ultimately, diamond drill holes, often directed by information provided by the Geophysics team, are used to confirm target locations and details.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Exploration Student for Fall 2023 to join our Geophysics team in Sudbury. This is a fixed term 4-month position.

As an Exploration Student you will:

• Actively participate in the HSE program.
• Collect and compile pertinent geophysical data during office studies and field surveys; organize and conduct further routine geophysics data processing as warranted and monitor the progress of such work with respect to schedules.
• Assist more senior personnel in carrying out technical tasks requiring adherence to prescribed and accepted geophysical procedures.
• Prepare written or graphic reports and presentations with interpretations and recommendations concerning the need for further action.

Your experience and skills will include familiarity with:

• Working in a team environment
• Microsoft Office products
• Geosoft
• Geophysical techniques such as electromagnetics, magnetics, etc.
• Data QA/QC
• Report writing

About You

• Registered in an Earth Sciences program w/Geophysics major or in a Geophysics program
• End of 3rd year preferred (end of 2nd year will also suffice)
• Experience with techniques such as EM (borehole), gravity, MT and physical properties will be an asset.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Online training and career development opportunities

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, 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 essential 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.

Apply by: June 25th, 2023