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 Industrial Specialist to join our Commercial team in Toronto .

This is a permanent Hybrid position.

As an Industrial Specialist , you will conduct macro‑economic and pricing analysis across Vale Base Metals’ commodity portfolio, developing price forecasts using Value‑In‑Use, Incentive Pricing, and multivariate regression techniques. You will provide market balance insights, maintain pricing models and key KPIs, and analyze global market drivers including economic indicators, commodity prices, premiums, transfer prices, derivatives, and policy impacts. You will help the organization interpret external market intelligence, support strategic planning, and participate in discussions on market opportunities and risks. You will also collaborate closely with commercial sales, technical marketing, and the Vale Technical Excellence Centre to align insights across products, segments, and regions.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Develop Excel ‑ based pricing analytics tools to capture key inputs and recommend target/floor premiums for short ‑ and long ‑ term pricing.
• Analyze macro ‑ indicators affecting supply/demand and ensure consistent integration into forecasting models.
• Collaborate across teams (RMUs, Sales, CRM, Product, Market Analysts) to produce market insights, plans, and premium forecasts.
• Provide CRM ‑ related pricing analysis, reporting, and recommendations on optimal pricing content once CRM is fully developed.
• Communicate premium/discount recommendations to RMU Heads & Sales Managers, monitor customer data, and define deviation guidelines.
• Maintain and enhance market models (24 ‑ month IBP view + long-term strategy), track KPIs, and report premium performance to minimize leakage.
• Prepare materials and research for IBP meetings, internal/external reporting, and presentations on commodity markets and emerging trends.
• Support executive leadership and Investor Relations with timely market data, insights, and responses to ad ‑ hoc requests.

About You Education:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required,

Experience:

• 8-15 years of experience in the field

Skills:

• Solid knowledge of the end-uses/products served by Vale Base Metals
• Strategic thinking & leadership
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Strong analytic skills with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of marketing, sales & finance fundamentals
• Creativity & innovative thinking

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)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Toronto Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s IT, strategic planning, Human Resources, and legal affairs, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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: F2T Minimum Starting Salary: $119,200 Apply by: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 #ValeBaseMetals