Co-Op Student - Tech/Undergrad
Top Benefits
About the role
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 a Electrical Engineering Co-op Student to join our team in Thompson. This is 12 month-fixed term co-op position starting in September, 2026.
The successful Electrical Engineering Co-op student will work alongside Engineers, Designers and other personnel in the organization, to assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support.
Additionally, as an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, you will;
Adhere to Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards, with a strong focus on safety and risk management. helping with engineering work, drafting, reviewing reports. participating in quality reviews and/or audits helping with office work and completing on-site work in our plants and/or mines Learn and contribute to the project’s success.
What We Offer You
Competitive salary
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
Education
Currently enrolled and in good standing in a university or college program. Enrollment in an engineering (electrical preferred) or geoscience program is considered an asset.
Please include university/college transcript(s) in the application
Experience
Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset
Skills
Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards; ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines; maintain a high level of professional conduct; and be obsessed with safety and risk. Strong computer skills; develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Manitoba Operations; and complete assigned projects safely and on time, which may include drafting, engineering document scanning, engineering standard editing, data analysis, and reporting. Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment; demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work; and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Continuously develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Manitoba Operations.
Why Thompson
Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits.
These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.
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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Apply by: August 10, 2026
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About Vale Base Metals
We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.
We are stewards of industry-leading copper, nickel and cobalt reserves in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia. Our combination of geology and geography positions us to serve customers around the world – in Europe, America and Asia – with a secure and responsible supply of high-quality, next-generation products.
We are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of the critical minerals that power the future.
Our success will be built on becoming agile, resilient and cost competitive to weather uncertainty, driven by a workforce that is empowered to innovate and consistently deliver results.
With a vast endowment of copper and nickel, established infrastructure, and rich operating history, we are uniquely positioned to meet growing demand in a changing world. . . .
Vale Base Metals Limited is based in London, United Kingdom with its global operations centre in Toronto, Canada. Vale Base Metals is 90 per cent owned by Vale S.A. (VALE) and 10 per cent by Manara Minerals Investment Company.
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Co-Op Student - Tech/Undergrad
Top Benefits
About the role
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 a Electrical Engineering Co-op Student to join our team in Thompson. This is 12 month-fixed term co-op position starting in September, 2026.
The successful Electrical Engineering Co-op student will work alongside Engineers, Designers and other personnel in the organization, to assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support.
Additionally, as an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student, you will;
Adhere to Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards, with a strong focus on safety and risk management. helping with engineering work, drafting, reviewing reports. participating in quality reviews and/or audits helping with office work and completing on-site work in our plants and/or mines Learn and contribute to the project’s success.
What We Offer You
Competitive salary
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
Education
Currently enrolled and in good standing in a university or college program. Enrollment in an engineering (electrical preferred) or geoscience program is considered an asset.
Please include university/college transcript(s) in the application
Experience
Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset
Skills
Follow Vale’s Safety Policies, Programs, and Legislative Standards; ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines; maintain a high level of professional conduct; and be obsessed with safety and risk. Strong computer skills; develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Manitoba Operations; and complete assigned projects safely and on time, which may include drafting, engineering document scanning, engineering standard editing, data analysis, and reporting. Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment; demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work; and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Continuously develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Manitoba Operations.
Why Thompson
Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits.
These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.
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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Apply by: August 10, 2026
#Valebasemetals
Not the right fit? Search for Co jobs in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
About Vale Base Metals
We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.
We are stewards of industry-leading copper, nickel and cobalt reserves in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia. Our combination of geology and geography positions us to serve customers around the world – in Europe, America and Asia – with a secure and responsible supply of high-quality, next-generation products.
We are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of the critical minerals that power the future.
Our success will be built on becoming agile, resilient and cost competitive to weather uncertainty, driven by a workforce that is empowered to innovate and consistently deliver results.
With a vast endowment of copper and nickel, established infrastructure, and rich operating history, we are uniquely positioned to meet growing demand in a changing world. . . .
Vale Base Metals Limited is based in London, United Kingdom with its global operations centre in Toronto, Canada. Vale Base Metals is 90 per cent owned by Vale S.A. (VALE) and 10 per cent by Manara Minerals Investment Company.