Mining Engineering Trainee

Job Description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

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.

Who 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Mining Engineering Trainee to join our Mines Technical Services team at Copper Cliff Mine Complex in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Interfacing with operations and maintenance Teams, Process Engineering and Facilities Engineering to identify improvement opportunities.


• Evaluating project options & assessing their feasibility based on safety, cost impact, product quality & operations.


• Provide technical support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers, performing both technical services execution support.


• Identify, analyze, recommend, and bring into action opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.


• Develop skills and abilities related to the provision of engineering to Ontario Operations, maintaining a high level of professional conduct.


• Follow Vale’s Safety Policy and Legislative Standards.


• Demonstrate an obsession with safety and risk management and meet the requirements of all applicable safety plans.

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)


• 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 Mining engineering or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 1‑3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Takes initiative and can self‑direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.


• Organization and time management skills.


• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills.


• Adaptability and flexibility.


• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and in a team.


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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.

Inclusive Work Environment

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: F8T

Minimum Starting Salary: $78,500

Apply by: March 12, 2026

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