Integrated Scheduler (Fixed Term)

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.

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey’s Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Integrated Mine Operations Schedulerto join our Integrated Operations Teamin Voisey’s Bay.

This fixed term role is based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation, on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.

As an Integrated Mine Operations Scheduler, you will be responsible to continuously improve the work team performance through effective use of established processes as defined at the mine. As an Integrated Operations Scheduler you will be accountable for developing an integrated 12-week short range schedule and supporting conflict resolution and escalation of decisions in the week of execution. You will also be applying work breakdown detail to the primary mining activities and levelling resources to remove instances of over allocation.

In this position, you will:

• Support the development of the integrated 12 week execution schedule as per the production requirements of the business plan;
• Add and manage additional details to the week +1 to +3 plan, ensuring work isn’t included in the schedule if planning is not complete;
• Support resolution of scheduling conflicts on behalf of the Integrated Operations Superintendent by assessing production requirements and proposing conflict solutions;
• Work in chosen scheduling platform ~80% of time to schedule all tasks;
• Identify and escalate all critical issues;
• Monitor effectiveness of Integrated Operations Scheduling systems and processes and recommend improvements to the Mine Manager / Superintendents;
• Integrate input(s) from Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics into the planning schedule to meet the mine commitments;
• Identify and resolve key scheduling conflicts which may prevent the successful delivery of the mining plan;
• Support compliance reporting.

About You

Education

• Undergraduate degree or College diploma in a related field;
• Engineering degree in a related discipline would be an asset;

Experience & Skills

• 4+ years of operations and scheduling for underground mining or a similar industry;
• Experience using scheduling software and SAP;
• Working knowledge of multiple processes within a mining environment;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment with tight deadlines;
• Exceptional communication and organization skills;
• Strong computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
• 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.).
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling.
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, 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 Vale 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 essential 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.

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

Deadline to Apply

Wednesday June 7th, 2023.