Corporate Affairs Specialist

Corporate Affairs Specialist REF#: JG34875 Vale Base Metals

Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Posted: December 11, 2025 Deadline: January 9, 2026

Description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We provide mineral security to a world in transition. Vale Base Metals is 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 Corporate Affairs Specialist to join our People & Community team in St. John’s, NL. This is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule based in the St. John’s office. Travel to both Long Harbour and Voisey’s Bay locations is expected as part of this role.

This position is responsible for the overall management of Corporate Affairs related activities in Vale Newfoundland & Labrador (VNL) which includes internal and external communications; media relations; government and partner relations; and community investment, brand, media and reputation management; issues tracking and mitigation planning; and site tours. In collaboration with the Vale Base Metals communications team, the Corporate Affairs Specialist will contribute to, and strengthen the development, implementation, quality, and strategy behind all VNL led communication activities.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide strategic direction on the development of strategies to support and build Vale’s reputation and social license to operate in VNL;
• Support the People & Community Senior Manager as well as the VNL Director and Senior Leadership Team on all interaction/activities with key external stakeholders in VNL;
• Act as key media spokesperson for VNL and draft media materials as required;
• Play a key role in developing and executing internal communications and employee engagement strategies for VNL; be the local point of contact for intranet and website content updates;
• Develop community reports and presentations;
• Identify, track, and develop strategies on key issues that may compromise the Company’s reputation and social license in VNL;
• Support and advise local operations as required on local issues;
• Lead the administration of sponsorship and donations budgets across VNL operations;
• Work collaboratively with the Indigenous Affairs team at VNL and participate in the implementation of IBAs and other relational agreements;
• Track and support company associations, affiliations, committees and memberships participation, and maintaining stakeholder maps and media relations guides for VNL.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Post‑secondary education in Communications, Public Relations and/or Business is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with media relations, social media, government relations and/or issues/crisis management is required.
• Significant experience in writing and executing communications plans.

Skills

• Ability to understand complex business issues and clearly articulate key messages to target audiences (employees, community, media).
• Understanding of the mining industry and industry positions on key issues.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. Must be able to write and speak persuasively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact in a positive and productive way with key audiences (employees, senior leadership, community partners, etc.).
• Ability to intuitively understand/anticipate how specific actions/messages will impact on different stakeholders.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure; manage and multi‑task on a variety of issues & activities.

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, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

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