Lead IROC Operational

Vale Base Metals; Thompson; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of critical minerals is seeking an iROC Operational Lead in Thompson, Manitoba. This permanent position involves monitoring and supporting mining operations, developing action plans, and collaborating with various teams to drive productivity and safety. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years in underground mining or related fields, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills. This role offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to safety and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for personal reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of underground mining experience, logistics, maintenance, or supply chain management.
• Trained on necessary computer systems for the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor 24/7 in-shift activities including delays and task statuses.
• Create action plans for execution teams to achieve targets.
• Collaborate with plant leadership for unforeseen events.
• Coordinate with support groups for mine plan development and execution.
• Manage current schedules for crews based on progress and variances.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to influence without authority

Self-direct initiative

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Operational experience

Job description

Overview

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 iROC Operational Lead to join our Mines Technical Services team in Thompson, Manitoba. Relocation will be required for this role. This is a permanent position.

As an iROC Operational Lead, you will monitor, develop and support the execution of planned work across our integrated mining and processing operations by collecting and analyzing real-time data, prioritizing critical work and recovery plans and assisting our frontline workforce at site to drive our mining operations productivity and safely.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the 24/7 progress of all in-shift activities including delays, equipment breakdown, mine heading status and task start and end time. Interacts and provides guidance to frontline leaders and frontline workers.
• Prioritizes and creates action plans for execution teams to achieve shift rotation and daily shift targets to drive plan compliance.
• Works closely with the assigned plant leadership teams to react to unforeseen events by providing recommendations to priorities/planned work through iROC’s real-time visual line of sight (data) to deliver on divisional results.
• Coordinates and collaborates with support groups (e.g. Maintenance, Mines Technical Services, Engineering) as required for mine plan development and execution.
• Oversight for assigned plant on divisional planned work, safety systems, data analytics and reporting, and understanding how core business activities (value drivers) impact safety, production and cost at site. Maintain and manage current schedules for crews based on progress and in-shift variances, including the addition of urgent work.

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

About You

Education:

• Operational experience required; candidates will be trained on necessary computer systems used for the role.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of underground mining experience, planning and scheduling, logistics, maintenance, or supply chain management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, leadership, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability influence without authority.
• Takes initiative and is able to self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Vale Base Metals’ presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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.

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

Grade: F5T

Apply by: February 13, 2026

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