Manager, Geoinformation Technology
Top Benefits
About the 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 Manager, Geoinformation Technology to join our Geology & MRMR team in Sudbury /Toronto.
The role is a permanent position; this posting is for an existing position vacancy.
As a Manager, Geoinformation Technology, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the geological database ensuring its updating and standardization, as well as managing spatial/geographic information and documentation, and the manages the development and implementation of mining technology solutions across Vale Base Metals operations and projects globally. Technical responsibilities involve updating the geological database structure, ensuring data reliability and security, compliance with legal and operational standards, proposing new technologies, recommending technical improvements, validating technical information, and coordinating the development of new technical solutions, leading and mentoring a team of geologists, GIS analysts, and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of geologists, GIS analysts, and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure the integration and standardization of practices globally, including operations, projects and exploration data.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of geological and GIS databases. Ensure data reliability, quality, and security through robust database governance and QAQC protocols.
- Lead the collection, mapping, analysis, and integration of spatial and non-spatial data using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS). Develop and implement systems for efficient data storage, retrieval, and interoperability between GIS and other enterprise systems.
- Develop and enforce data standards, quality control measures, and metadata documentation. Implement QA/QC processes to prevent and identify errors, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and logical consistency. Conduct internal audits and peer reviews of technical work and key stages.
- Provide technical support to external resource evaluation audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Perform periodic audits in the database to assess database consistency and address actions for improvement and corrections.
- Develop and maintain corporate Database, QAQC, GIS standards and guidelines, geological practices (core logging, mapping, sampling) ensuring alignment with best business practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure the updating and maintenance of geological/mining software and databases used by the company.
- Recommend and implement process improvements for performance gains and/or cost reductions. Stay up to date with emerging GIS technologies, best practices, and industry trends, also supporting the implementation of mining technological solutions.
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, 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
About You
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in geological exploration, resource estimation, and project management.
Skills:
- Extensive experience in geology, mining engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (S-K 1300, NI 43-101) for mineral reserves and resources disclosure.
- Knowledge of geological modeling software and database management systems, geoprocessing.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing geological standards and guidelines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: GRG
Minimum Starting Salary: $132,800
Apply by: Friday, Jan 2nd, 2026
#ValeBaseMetals
About Vale Base Metals
Welcome to Vale Base Metals. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future, together.
We are a global mining company committed to safely delivering the nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our workforce of 15,000 is dedicated to transforming these critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development across the countries in which we operate, including Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Applying leading-edge technology to sustainably mine critical minerals that drive mobility and material solutions is at the heart of what we do.
We are Vale Base Metals.
Manager, Geoinformation Technology
Top Benefits
About the 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 Manager, Geoinformation Technology to join our Geology & MRMR team in Sudbury /Toronto.
The role is a permanent position; this posting is for an existing position vacancy.
As a Manager, Geoinformation Technology, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the geological database ensuring its updating and standardization, as well as managing spatial/geographic information and documentation, and the manages the development and implementation of mining technology solutions across Vale Base Metals operations and projects globally. Technical responsibilities involve updating the geological database structure, ensuring data reliability and security, compliance with legal and operational standards, proposing new technologies, recommending technical improvements, validating technical information, and coordinating the development of new technical solutions, leading and mentoring a team of geologists, GIS analysts, and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of geologists, GIS analysts, and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure the integration and standardization of practices globally, including operations, projects and exploration data.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of geological and GIS databases. Ensure data reliability, quality, and security through robust database governance and QAQC protocols.
- Lead the collection, mapping, analysis, and integration of spatial and non-spatial data using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS). Develop and implement systems for efficient data storage, retrieval, and interoperability between GIS and other enterprise systems.
- Develop and enforce data standards, quality control measures, and metadata documentation. Implement QA/QC processes to prevent and identify errors, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and logical consistency. Conduct internal audits and peer reviews of technical work and key stages.
- Provide technical support to external resource evaluation audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Perform periodic audits in the database to assess database consistency and address actions for improvement and corrections.
- Develop and maintain corporate Database, QAQC, GIS standards and guidelines, geological practices (core logging, mapping, sampling) ensuring alignment with best business practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure the updating and maintenance of geological/mining software and databases used by the company.
- Recommend and implement process improvements for performance gains and/or cost reductions. Stay up to date with emerging GIS technologies, best practices, and industry trends, also supporting the implementation of mining technological solutions.
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, 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
About You
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in geological exploration, resource estimation, and project management.
Skills:
- Extensive experience in geology, mining engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (S-K 1300, NI 43-101) for mineral reserves and resources disclosure.
- Knowledge of geological modeling software and database management systems, geoprocessing.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing geological standards and guidelines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: GRG
Minimum Starting Salary: $132,800
Apply by: Friday, Jan 2nd, 2026
#ValeBaseMetals
About Vale Base Metals
Welcome to Vale Base Metals. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future, together.
We are a global mining company committed to safely delivering the nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our workforce of 15,000 is dedicated to transforming these critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development across the countries in which we operate, including Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Applying leading-edge technology to sustainably mine critical minerals that drive mobility and material solutions is at the heart of what we do.
We are Vale Base Metals.