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 an IT Projects Co-Op Student to join our IT – Apps – Canada & Int’l team in Sudbury, Toronto or St John's.

The role is a hybrid position. This is a 12 month-fixed term co-op position starting in September 2026. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Co-Op Student you will build reports and analyze data to provide insights and opportunities for improving project outcomes and find ways to use automation to simplify and streamline our processes in a co-op placement.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Complete required onboarding to access company property
• Participate in team meetings with project managers and leaders
• Document process workflows as required
• Provide recommendations on process improvement and automation opportunities
• Automate approved automation opportunities
• Analyze project data for trends in delivery timelines, financial adherence, project burn rates, schedule adherence, risks, and issues

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

About You

Education:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science or an equivalent field and must remain enrolled as a student in their co‑op program through August 31, 2027.

Skills:

• Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI, including creating and managing dashboards, reports, and data models.
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions): Proficiency in using DAX to create custom calculations and measures within Power BI.
• Data Analysis: Ability to perform data cleansing, transformation, and analysis using tools like Excel, Pandas (Python), or similar.
• Statistical Analysis: Knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts and techniques for data analysis.
• RPA implementation: Proficiency in Power Automate and strong understanding of process automation and workflow design.
• Video content generation: Scripting, recording, editing and publishing short instructional videos

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.

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.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: UG3

Minimum Starting Salary: 25.75

Apply by: Monday May 25th. 2026

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