Senior Specialist Engineer, Metallurgy
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 Senior Specialist Engineer to join our Hydrometallurgy team in Sheridan Park, Mississauga.
This is a permanent onsite position.
As a Senior Specialist Engineer, you work as a key member of the hydrometallurgy team, applying your broad and specialized knowledge and experience in applied science and engineering (chemistry, chemical or materials engineering) to support hydrometallurgy technology excellence in Vale Base Metals global operations and growth projects. You are a recognized technical authority in one or more areas of hydrometallurgy processing, and you provide expert analysis and consultation on complex technical matters. Interfacing with experts within and outside Vale, you will plan, lead and execute technical investigation and R&D projects to identify, demonstrate and implement solutions for process metallurgy challenges and opportunities for current and future operations.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Oversee the selection, design, fabrication and assembly of required laboratory and Mini plant test work equipment
- Lead the planning and safe execution of laboratory and Mini plant test work programs, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations; communicate key results, significance and implications to broader internal stakeholders, and recommend next steps
- Lead the planning and implementation of results-driven recommendations in Vale’s operating plants or for the next stage of development for growth projects.
- Provide ongoing technical expert assistance to Operations in Vale Base Metals plants; maintain regular communication with key personnel
- Participate in process technical peer reviews, critical process safety reviews and other company-wide initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of best-in-class process technology developments and make recommendations for assessment for potential adoption in operations; develop and maintain network of contacts with technology and equipment vendors, engineering companies, universities, and other technical institutions.
- Provide mentorship and professional guidance to junior technical personnel
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
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering is required, a Graduate Degree (MSc or PhD) is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of hydrometallurgy technologies development and implementation in hydrometallurgical operations
Skills:
- Advanced hydrometallurgy expertise, across multiple areas, including leadership of multi‑stage test work programs, complex experimental design, and execution at laboratory, mini‑plant, demonstration plant and commercial plant scale
- Strong data analysis, technical reporting, and interpretation skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and constraints and define follow‑up test work programs
- Ability to lead others as well as work independently
- Team participation and team building; develop and maintain relationships across the organization
- Demonstrated creativity in addressing complex, non‑routine challenges; capability to recognize common issues across sites and drive adoption of scalable solutions
- Technology champion and a driver for change; independent, proactive working style with a continuous focus on emerging technologies and best practices
- Trusted advisor to operations, recognized as the “go‑to” expert in several specialized process technology or equipment area
Why Mississauga
Vale Base Metals' Mississauga office, located in one of Canada's fastest growing and most diverse cities, is the epicenter of the company's technology development team. This office focuses on advancing Vale Base Metals' competitive edge and refining growth strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The innovative and dynamic environment of Mississauga perfectly complements Vale Base Metals’ commitment to technological excellence and sustainable development.
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.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F2T
Minimum Starting Salary: $130,000
Apply by: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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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.
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Senior Specialist Engineer, Metallurgy
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 Senior Specialist Engineer to join our Hydrometallurgy team in Sheridan Park, Mississauga.
This is a permanent onsite position.
As a Senior Specialist Engineer, you work as a key member of the hydrometallurgy team, applying your broad and specialized knowledge and experience in applied science and engineering (chemistry, chemical or materials engineering) to support hydrometallurgy technology excellence in Vale Base Metals global operations and growth projects. You are a recognized technical authority in one or more areas of hydrometallurgy processing, and you provide expert analysis and consultation on complex technical matters. Interfacing with experts within and outside Vale, you will plan, lead and execute technical investigation and R&D projects to identify, demonstrate and implement solutions for process metallurgy challenges and opportunities for current and future operations.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Oversee the selection, design, fabrication and assembly of required laboratory and Mini plant test work equipment
- Lead the planning and safe execution of laboratory and Mini plant test work programs, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations; communicate key results, significance and implications to broader internal stakeholders, and recommend next steps
- Lead the planning and implementation of results-driven recommendations in Vale’s operating plants or for the next stage of development for growth projects.
- Provide ongoing technical expert assistance to Operations in Vale Base Metals plants; maintain regular communication with key personnel
- Participate in process technical peer reviews, critical process safety reviews and other company-wide initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of best-in-class process technology developments and make recommendations for assessment for potential adoption in operations; develop and maintain network of contacts with technology and equipment vendors, engineering companies, universities, and other technical institutions.
- Provide mentorship and professional guidance to junior technical personnel
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
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering is required, a Graduate Degree (MSc or PhD) is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of hydrometallurgy technologies development and implementation in hydrometallurgical operations
Skills:
- Advanced hydrometallurgy expertise, across multiple areas, including leadership of multi‑stage test work programs, complex experimental design, and execution at laboratory, mini‑plant, demonstration plant and commercial plant scale
- Strong data analysis, technical reporting, and interpretation skills, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and constraints and define follow‑up test work programs
- Ability to lead others as well as work independently
- Team participation and team building; develop and maintain relationships across the organization
- Demonstrated creativity in addressing complex, non‑routine challenges; capability to recognize common issues across sites and drive adoption of scalable solutions
- Technology champion and a driver for change; independent, proactive working style with a continuous focus on emerging technologies and best practices
- Trusted advisor to operations, recognized as the “go‑to” expert in several specialized process technology or equipment area
Why Mississauga
Vale Base Metals' Mississauga office, located in one of Canada's fastest growing and most diverse cities, is the epicenter of the company's technology development team. This office focuses on advancing Vale Base Metals' competitive edge and refining growth strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The innovative and dynamic environment of Mississauga perfectly complements Vale Base Metals’ commitment to technological excellence and sustainable development.
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.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F2T
Minimum Starting Salary: $130,000
Apply by: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
#ValeBaseMetals
Not the right fit? Search for Specialist Engineer, Metallurgy jobs in Mississauga, ON
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.