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 Senior Specialist Engineer to join our Information Technology team in Toronto or Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent position, on Monday to Friday schedule, working a hybrid between the Toronto or Sudbury office and a home office. There will be frequent visits to the Canadian Operations.

As a Senior Specialist Engineer, you strategically align technology with business objectives in production, maintenance, and technical services. You drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and integrate IT/OT to deliver measurable results. The role also supports governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring IT maximizes value for Vale Base Metals operations.

Additionally, in this position you will work in:

• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define IT/OT strategies and roadmaps for systems such as ERP, MES, PIMS, LIMS, Controls, and Automation, ensuring alignment with plant and process objectives.

• Value Delivery: Translate engineering and operational needs into IT/OT initiatives that drive measurable improvements in throughput, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

• Budget Management: Support OPEX/CAPEX planning and execution with a focus on technology investments that enhance asset performance and process control.

• IT/OT Integration: Act as a liaison between engineering, maintenance, and IT/OT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and technologies into daily operations.

• Governance & Risk: Promote adherence to IT/OT governance frameworks and engineering standards; proactively identify operational risks and support mitigation strategies.

• Digital Transformation: Champion the deployment of digital tools and automation technologies that improve equipment uptime, reduce manual effort, and enable data-driven decision-making.

• Business Process Optimization: Partner with engineering and technical services to document, analyze, and improve workflows that interact with IT/OT systems.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Embed within operational teams to understand engineering challenges and strategic priorities, ensuring technology solutions are fit-for-purpose and scalable.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Experience

• 10-15 years experience in mining and/or processing plant operations

Skills:

• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Deep understanding of mining and metals industry operations.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and engage with stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP Fiori and S/4HANA.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Lean or problem-solving methods.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

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)
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• 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
• Relocation Assistance

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 finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, 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.

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 needed for the green economy. 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 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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F2T

Apply by: Octorber 5th, 2025

#ValeBaseMetals

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