Safety Trainer
Vale Base Metals
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Job summary
Vale Base Metals is seeking a Safety Trainer for the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador. This permanent role operates on a 2 week on/2 week off rotation, delivering all safety training, including orientation and regulatory programs, to on-site personnel.
The trainer will develop programs, provide field instruction, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires post-secondary safety education and at least 3 years of mining training experience, with strong leadership
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Health & Safety or related field.
- At least 3 years of safety training experience in mining or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of provincial regulations and safety training delivery.
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safety training to all site personnel, including orientation, company-specific, and regulatory training.
- Develop, review and revise safety training programs.
- Provide field instruction and competency evaluations to support training programs.
- Coordinate with operations to optimize training delivery and resource use.
- Maintain trainer certifications and stay current with legislation and best practices.
- Provide field support for safety, maintenance, and heavy equipment training where needed.
Skills
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Job description
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?
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.
We are currently seeking a Safety Trainer to join our People & Community Department in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
This permanent position will be on a 2 week on/2 week off rotation working at the mine site.
The Safety Trainer will lead the delivery of all safety training for the business, based on site specific requirements, and the expectations of the Vale Base Metals Health and Safety business unit, and provincial/federal legislation. By ensuring effective delivery of safety training programs for the operation, the Safety Trainer is integral in supporting the development of employee knowledge and skills which are vital to sound risk management in daily work activities. The Safety Trainer will also support in field training for various HEO equipment, maintenance training, and support the various training plans for the surface operations.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Deliver safety training to all site personnel, including applicable orientation programs, company specific training and regulatory training.
- Assist in the development, review and revision of safety training programs.
- Provide field instruction and competency evaluations as necessary to support applicable training programs.
- Liaise with operational departments to optimize delivery of training, maximizing values of time and resources.
- Maintain required trainer certifications necessary to deliver safety training programs.
- Keep current with legislation and industry best practice in support of safety training program continuous improvement.
- Provide feedback as necessary, to respective departments, on individual performance noted during the delivery of safety training programs.
- Provide advice and support in the field as necessary to support the implementation of safety, maintenance, and heavy equipment training programs where practical instruction is necessary to support classroom theory.
- 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
- 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
- A minimum of post-secondary education within Health & Safety or a related journeyperson trades program is required.
- Preferred certifications in the following: WorkplaceNL certified in Fall Protection, Confined Space, Power Line Hazards, Supervisor Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety Committee, and St. John’s Ambulance First Aid.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.
- Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
- Familiar with provincial regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment/maintenance training within the mining industry.
- Excellent problem solving and computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
- Safety oriented and respect for all cultural diversity.
- Work with minimum supervision.
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.
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.
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.
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