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
Lead, Construction Area to join our
Projects team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.
The Lead, Construction Area will lead and manage surface construction projects and employees and will participate as a member of the Integrated Owners project team.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Participate in and contribute to the development of a Construction Execution Plan and schedule for the area and total site
- Conduct detailed constructability reviews of engineering drawings and specifications during project design phase
- Lead a team to monitor and control the safe completion of work in accordance with contract scopes, timelines, budget, and in accordance with the project drawings and specifications
- Review preservation plans for construction related equipment and materials required
- Monitor implementation of contractor QC programs and assist with the implementation of the Owner's team QA programs at site
- Monitor changes in scope of work and represent owner in the scope change authorization process
- Plan integration between construction completion activities and commissioning activities
About You Education: - Undergraduate degree or College Diploma
- Trades journeyperson certification preferred
Experience: - 8+ years of experience in construction projects
- Extensive background in construction execution management or supervision
- Specific experience in construction and heavy industrial
- Experience with budget tracking and working within departmental schedules and budgets
Skills: - Strong communication and decision making skills
- Comfortable working with computers, specifically Microsoft applications
- Solid knowledge and appreciation for Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures
- Ability to evaluate the workforce, direct and mentor staff and contractors where necessary
- Ability to coordinate training requirements for employees and contractors
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
Why SudburyGreater 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 TransformAt 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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: 15V
Apply by: August 5, 2025
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