Vale

Supervisor, Safety

Vale$92K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College Diploma or University Degree in a related industrial field preferred
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional Certification preferred
  • Common Core for Generic First Line Supervisor certification
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in operations
  • Extensive experience with safety systems
  • Expert knowledge of OHS codes and industry standards

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact during all Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspector visits
  • Participate as a site representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
  • Coach superintendents, supervisors, and workers on safety systems
  • Support investigations and confirm injury classifications
  • Lead or support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and other risk assessments
  • Contribute to execution strategies with the Operational Risk Specialist
  • Advise leadership during emergencies and maintain emergency plans

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
  • Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
  • Comprehensive benefits package with company-paid core coverage
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons including vacation, flex, and parental leave
  • A work culture dedicated to safety, diversity, inclusion, and career growth
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Access to virtual healthcare
  • Online training and career development opportunities
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Safety to join our team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent onsite position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The work schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, subject to change at the discretion of the organization based on business needs.

The Supervisor, Safety provides real-time health and safety expertise to Ontario Operations, reducing risk through proactive partnerships with stakeholders. It requires strong social, technical, and commercial knowledge to navigate legislation, plant operations, the Ministry, and union relationships. The position leads and participates actively in Safety and Health initiatives and supports operations during off-hours, including participation in the HSR on-call roster.

Additionally, in this position you will:
  • MOL interface duties include acting as the primary contact during all inspector visits, travelling with inspectors, responding to orders and information requests, maintaining internal MOL databases, requesting extensions, submitting all required reports, supporting appeals and investigations, and communicating MOL activity to managers, superintendents, supervisors and the union.
  • JHSC representation involves participating as a site representative and helping develop actions that improve overall health and safety performance.
  • Field coaching responsibilities include coaching superintendents, supervisors and workers on safety systems and field-level risk tools, spending significant time in the field, observing interactions and identifying opportunities to strengthen risk management practices.
  • Incident management duties include supporting investigations, confirming final injury and incident classifications, documenting findings and coordinating return-to-work requirements with line management.
  • Risk assessment leadership includes leading or supporting JHAs, MOCs, BTAs and other assessments, investigating operational and process safety events, determining root causes and developing preventive recommendations.
  • Strategic planning support includes contributing to execution strategies with the Operational Risk Specialist and supporting operating plans aligned with the Ontario Strategy Plan.
  • Emergency and audit responsibilities include advising leadership during emergencies, maintaining emergency plans and preparing accurate audit and report documentation.
  • SHE programs and regulatory expertise include delivering SHE awareness programs, providing regular activity reports, participating in SHE-related risk assessments and maintaining strong knowledge of the OHSA and all applicable regulations including Mines and Mining Plants.


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, flex, 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:
  • A College Diploma or University Degree in a related industrial field is preferred.
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional Certification is preferred.
  • Common Core for Generic First Line Supervisor (770141)


Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in OHS
  • Minimum 5 years supervising in operations, including leading crews and applying best work practices.
  • Extensive experience with safety systems
  • Expert Knowledge of OHS codes and industry standards.


Skills:
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
  • Must demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.


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.

Pay Grade: 17V

Minimum Starting Salary: $92,800.00

Apply by: June 9, 2026

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

About Vale

We are a global mining company producing iron ore, pellets, and nickel, and we are committed to becoming one of the safest, most trustworthy mining company in the world. With a workforce of 120,000 employees, we work every day to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development for the approximately 30 countries in which we operate. In addition to mining, we have operations in logistics, energy, and steelmaking. We self-generate 54% of the energy we use, and in Brazil alone, more than 1 million people travel on our passenger trains on the Vitória-Minas and Carajás railroads every year. We continuously reassert our commitment to the future of our planet by, among other initiatives, protecting 8,500 km² of natural land and investing in R&D to lead the sustainable mining revolution, with the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050. We are constantly evolving, always aiming to be a diverse and inclusive company. We are pursuing a goal of doubling our female workforce by 2030 and increasing representation among our leadership. Our activities are governed by a policy of transparency, safety and security, ethics, and respect in order to protect the environment and encourage the development of our employees. We are Vale.
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