Mine Operator 2 Driller

Vale Base Metals; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Vale Base Metals in Labrador City seeks a Surface Mine Operator 2 – Driller to join the Voisey’s Bay surface mine operations on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. The role focuses on drilling and blasting activities in an open pit, with responsibilities from equipment checks to road and pump maintenance.

The position requires experience with Sandvik and CAT surface drills, strong safety focus, and teamwork. On-site work includes WFH and relocation support where applicable and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of Grade 10 or Equivalent.
• Level 1 Blaster certification in Newfoundland & Labrador would be considered an asset.
• Experience operating Sandvik and CAT surface drills is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in drilling and blasting activities within the open pit mine.
• Collect samples from drill hole cuttings and verify drill plan locations and depths.
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment and basic maintenance of undercarriage, buckets and attachments.
• Complete and maintain equipment logs and drill reports.
• Assist with building and maintaining roads around the pit.
• Assist in maintenance around the pit including pumps, pipelines and road signage.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations (OH&S, SOPs, Highway Traffic Act, WHMIS).
• Operate heavy equipment safely via radio and occupant safety devices.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety mindset

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Level 1 Blaster certification asset

Tools

Sandvik Ranger DX900i

Sandvik Leopard Di650

CAT Production drills

Job description

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 Surface Mine Operator 2 - Driller to join our Surface Mine Operations Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

As a Surface Mine Operator 2 – Driller you will be responsible for participating in drilling and blasting activities within the open pit mine.

• Collect samples from drill hole cuttings and ensure compliance to drill plan with respect to drill hole location and depth.
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment, basic maintenance on track or rubber tire undercarriage, buckets, and attachments, and lubricate equipment components and attachments.
• Complete and maintain equipment log sheets and drill reports.
• Assist with building and maintaining roads.
• Assist in maintenance activities around the pit including moving and installing dewatering pumps, installing, as well as moving pipelines and road signage.
• Comply with work safety policies and safety regulations such as OH&S, Safe Operating Procedures, Highway Traffic Act, and WHMIS.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment safely via radio communication and using occupant safety devices.

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, flex 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
• Relocation Assistance
• 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

About You

Education

• Completed a minimum of Grade 10 or Equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Level 1 Blaster certification in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Previous experience operating Sandvik and CAT surface drills is required.
• Particularly the Sandvik Ranger DX900i, the Sandvik Leopard Di650, and CAT Production drills.

Skills

• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
• Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.

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 Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the‑art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into 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 is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21 st century economy.

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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

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

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