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 aMine Operator 2–Excavator & Loader Operatorto join ourSurface Operationsteam in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

The role is a permanent on-site position**,**on a two week on, two week off rotation.

As aMine Operator 2–Excavator & Loader Operatoryou will participate in Excavator or Loader Operator activities within the open pit mine and to operate other mine heavy equipment when required. Your experience and skills will assist in activities around the pit including moving and installing dewatering pumps, loading haul trucks, maintaining waste dumps, and feeding mobile crushers.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Operate heavy equipment to deepen waterways or cover each fill.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment safely via hand signals, radio communication and using occupant safety devices.
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment as well as basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments; lubricate equipment components and attachments.
• Complete and maintain equipment log sheets and reports.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provide fundamental knowledge on soil characteristics, map reading, and ground conditions.
• Build roads at surface mining sites.
• Comply with work safety policies and safety regulations such as OH&S, Natural Gas regulations, weights and dimensions, carriage of goods, Highway Traffic Act, and WHMIS.

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 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

About You

Education:

• Completed a minimum of Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Candidates must have previous experience operating a CAT 349 Excavator, CAT 777 Haul Truck, and D9/D10 Dozers.
• Candidates must also have one of the following:
• 1000 hours operating the 16 H Grader;
• 1000 hours operating mobile crushers including the Jaw crusher, cone crusher, and screeners.
• Minimum of 6 months of operating experience in an industrial mine setting.
• Hold or be able to obtain a valid site driver’s license.
• Preference will be given to operators with experience in finish work, such as grading, sloping, trenching, etc.

Skills:

• Demonstrate a strong concern for Safety, Health and Environment;
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team;
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.

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 Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into 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 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 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.

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 Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

**Apply by:**Sunday, April 12th, 2026.

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.