Heavy Equipment Operator

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mining company as a Heavy Equipment Operator in Sudbury. This permanent position involves operating heavy machinery in a safety-conscious environment. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth while contributing to sustainable mining practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for personal reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online training opportunities

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience operating excavator, shovel, and production loader.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment such as excavator, shovel, and production loader.
• Follow established policies and best practices for safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Grade 10

Surface Common Core

Job description

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

Vale and Thiess have partnered on the Stobie Open Pit Mining Project. This is a three-year, full-service joint venture located in the city of Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Last mined in 2017, the Stobie property is ramping back up in response to the world’s increasing demand for critical minerals, and social and economic benefits for the local communities.

We are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Stobie Open Pit Mining Project team in Sudbury. Relocation will be required for this role.

This is a permanent position, working on a rotation schedule (7 days on/7 days off; 12-hour shifts; days and nights).

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will provide a full range of services while working within an open pit environment, following established work procedures and company policies to ensure efficient operations within a safety conscious environment.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Operate mobile equipment such as excavator, shovel and production loader.
• Follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as industry specific regulations.
• Work closely and cooperatively with peers and supervisor to achieve the objectives of the plant in a safe and professional manner.
  
  

About You

Education:

• Grade 10 completed is required.
• Surface Common Core (770210)
  
  

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience operating excavator, shovel and production loader.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Mining or heavy industrial construction experience considered an asset.
  
  

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan (Hourly Rate: $42.417)
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• 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
• Relocation Assistance
  
  

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 needed for the green economy. 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 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.

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

Apply by: May 25, 2025

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