Vale

Underground Mine Operations Supervisor

Vale$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Underground Common Core certification (First Line Production Supervisor or Hard Rock Miner)
  • Preferred graduate of Mining Technologist program or similar
  • Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in an underground mining environment
  • Experience in an underground backfill operation is an asset
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Assign tasks to ensure safe completion of work
  • Effectively handle process and social issues as they arise
  • Coach and guide team for skill and performance improvement
  • Hold team accountable for safety and behavior standards
  • Work within budget to execute safety and production plans
  • Collaborate with engineering, geology, maintenance, and services teams
  • Request necessary training and communicate needs to the Superintendent.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and annual incentive plan
  • Defined Contribution Pension package participation
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Generous leave for personal and family needs
  • Commitment to safety, diversity, and career growth
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Access to virtual healthcare
  • Online training and career development opportunities
  • Chartered flights for travel within Newfoundland & Labrador
  • 24/7 access to a stocked cafeteria with balanced meals
  • Recreational facilities and social activities available
  • Provided personal protective equipment and safety footwear allowance.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Underground Operations Supervisor to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation.

As an Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, you are responsible to lead and coach the team's performance through established processes and procedures to achieve assigned objectives. You will work to continuously improve the effectiveness of the team while maintaining a safe and positive working environment.

In this role, you will:
  • Assign tasks to team members so that work is completed in a safe way;
  • Use practical judgment, within limits set by the Mine Manager, to handle process and social problems effectively as they occur;
  • Coach and guide team members to improve their skills and performance; Hold team accountable for safety, behavior, housekeeping, collaboration, and integrity;
  • Work within budget, guidelines, and standards to execute Safety and Production Plans as established by the Superintendent or designate;
  • Work collectively with peers and cross functionally with colleagues in engineering, geology, maintenance, and services to meet objectives of the operation;
  • Request training in skills development where required and communicate needs to the Superintendent.


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, flex 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 training and career development opportunities
  • Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
  • 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
  • Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
  • All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.


About You

Education
  • High-school diploma or equivalent.
  • Underground Common Core (First Line Production Supervisor or Hard Rock Miner).
  • Graduate of Mining Technologist program, or similar, is preferred.


Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in underground mining environment.
  • Experience in an underground backfill operation is considered an asset.


Skills
  • Ability to decipher and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Hold people accountable for working within boundaries of Vale's policies and procedures.
  • Courage - demonstrate a reasonable trust in personal abilities.
  • Recognize, prioritize and understand the controls required to mitigate risks in the workplace.
  • Computer knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
  • Strong business and process knowledge.


Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals' integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals' Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Pay Grade: 16V

Apply by: Sunday, July 12, 2026.

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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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