Heavy Equipment Operator Trainer

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 Heavy Equipment Operator Trainer to join our Learning & Development 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 at the remote Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As an HEO Trainer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that employees receive the knowledge and practical training to be a safe and productive Heavy Equipment Operator. You will be expected to support the development of workers in other related fields as requested (i.e. Sewage/water Treatment, Ship Loader operation, etc.). As a HEO Trainer, you will also be required to develop the skills necessary to effectively teach OH&S related courses. Training must be completed in accordance to Vale Guidelines/Standards and Regulatory Legislation, while ensuring Heavy Equipment Operators have the skill level to accommodate the Mine Site needs. The HEO Trainer will also develop/co-develop, monitor, communicate and ensure an understanding of Departmental SOP’s. In this role, you will foster healthy relationships and maintain communications with all stakeholders of the operation to help ensure training needs identified are addressed in a timely manner.

Additionally, in this position you will:

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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 our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished 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, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At 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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

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

Pay Grade: G01

Apply by: Friday, May 30th, 2025

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