Who We Are

At Vale, we believe in innovation as a foundation for our development, to create the mining of the future and achieve our vision of being the biggest and best mining company in the world. 

Operating in Canada for over 100 years, we are a leading producer of iron-ore, copper, cobalt and precious metals and the world’s second largest nickel mining company. We aim to grow profitably but only as a safe, high-quality and sustainable mining company. 

Are you interested in joining our team of over 6,000 professionals in Canada?

We employ a wide range of occupations from engineers, underground miners and supervisors in Thompson, Sudbury and Voisey’s Bay, to our R&D team from our world class Technology Centre in Mississauga. 

Our engineers and scientists are key to Vale's future in everything from finding new ore bodies to continually improving the performance of our mines and surface plants. We offer opportunities to work cooperatively with processing plant and mining personnel to optimize process and equipment operation. Our well established Engineer in Training (EIT) program provides guidance and mentoring of graduates, plus the experience needed to quickly acquire Professional Engineering standing.   We are committed to the development of our employees whose dynamic and persistent spirit contributes to our continued search for the best way to do things.

Vale employs EITs in a variety of engineering disciplines across Canada in Thompson, Manitoba; Sudbury, Mississauga and Port Colborne, Ontario; and Voisey’s Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. These include:

-Chemical / Metallurgical Engineers

-Civil Engineers

-Electrical Engineers

-Environmental Engineers/Scientists

-Mechanical Engineers

-Geological Engineers

-Mining Engineers

Successful candidates will have: 

-An Engineering Degree

-Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

-Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

-Ability to work independently and within a team

-Self motivation and the desire to learn new skills

-Fluency in English; Additional languages an asset

-Eligibility to legally work in Canada

-Ability to register as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in the applicable province

-Preference will be given to candidates who express an interest in our multiple locations

If you do not see a Current Opportunity available in our “Student and New Graduate Opportunities” section that interests you at this time, please feel free to submit an application here for future opportunities that may become available. 

Please check back regularly to see what’s new, and please consider setting up a “Job Alert” so that you are notified of new opportunities as they are posted so you can apply. 

Work Where You Can Live 

As Canada’s largest producer of nickel and with an exceptional portfolio of projects, Vale’s growth potential is unparalleled. For you this means opportunity. Vale operates in local communities across Canada and offers a competitive base salary and discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive extended health plan, Pension and RRSP plan. In addition, our company offers ongoing education and professional training programs designed to assist our employees reach their potential and apply for positions of interest. 

Vale is an equal opportunity employer.