Surveying Assistant

Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

With over 60 years of experience as a top nickel producer in Manitoba, the Thompson Mine and Concentrator has a strong future in northern Manitoba. Located in the heart of the northern boreal region, the Thompson Nickel Belt is still considered one of the world’s most promising resources.

Our Team:

The Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to design and plan safe, sustainable ore extraction through technical excellence in the areas of geology, mine planning, ventilation, backfill, ground control, drill/blast and survey control.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be a member of the Mines Engineering department as a part of a survey team. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain relationships and interact with other technical staff, supervision, and hourly employees. The position requires field work in an industrial environment, underground and/or surface and on uneven ground.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide underground and surface surveying services in an industrial production environment
• Update mine drawings
• Incentive calculations
• Borehole and breakthrough warnings
• Care and control of survey equipment.

• A technical diploma, OR High school diploma with strong skills in math and computer usage and 2-3 years experience in an industrial environment.
• Sound survey and associated mathematical skills
• Experience working in an industrial environment
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge and usage of MS Office
• Demonstrates safe behavior
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Vulcan)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of mine survey techniques/standards.
• Proficient in use and care of survey instruments

• Competitive salary
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online leadership training opportunities
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions

Comments:

Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer,

Vale is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.