Project Lead

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Project Lead to join our Projects team at Coleman Mine in Sudbury. The role is a permanent on-site position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

In this role you will lead projects including the management of all activities from FEL 1 studies through execution and handover to the Project Owner. This includes management of detailed engineering design, procurement, (Safety, Scope, Schedule, Quality, Cost), systems, construction support and management services for individual Projects. This is a permanent position.

• The candidate will have primarily electrical and some mechanical experience in an underground environment.
• The incumbent will execute work using project management framework in a streamlined and effective manner.
• The incumbent will work in partnership with respective Coleman team members, operations and support areas (reliability, engineering, environmental, legal, procurement etc.) to ensure efficient and safe execution of scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• The incumbent will assist in the requisitioning of parts & services associated with the Project, and if required to create work orders, operations and manage the Schedule associated with Project and Shutdown work. This includes collaborating with the integrated mine planning team to ensure work is integrated into the 7/21 schedule and major events calendar.
• The incumbent if need be will work with Site teams to create the Master Schedule for the Plant shutdowns.
• Execute approved Capital, Operating, and Period/Shutdown projects including related commissioning/ops readiness.
• Successful candidates will be assigned to the Coleman Mine plant location.

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

About You

Education

• The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in engineering, however, candidates with a Technical or trades discipline will be considered.
• The ideal candidate should be a certified P.M.P (Project Management Professional).

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in an underground role is required.
• The ideal candidate will have preferred knowledge and understanding of VPS Technical, project management principles and strategies and strong project management skills.
• Front line supervisory capability and experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working with computers, specifically Microsoft applications
• Solid knowledge and appreciation for Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures
• Ability to evaluate the workforce, direct and mentor staff and contractors where necessary
• Ability to coordinate training requirements for employees and contractors

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F5T

Minimum Starting Salary: $89,244.00

Apply by: August 12, 2026

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