Specialist, Performance & Engineering

Vale; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Specialist, Performance and Engineering, to join the Governance and Portfolio Oversight team. This position focuses on decarbonization initiatives across projects in Canada and Brazil. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience in engineering or capital project management, ideally with a background in sustainability. Competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work culture are offered. Join us in driving sustainability and innovation in the mining sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including variable incentive plan

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Engineering or capital project management roles.
• Exposure to decarbonization initiatives and sustainability projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on decarbonization initiatives and ensure efficient delivery.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators for projects.
• Oversee project execution and adherence to plans and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Multinational collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management certifications (PMI, AACE)

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

We are currently seeking a Specialist, Performance and Engineering to join our Governance and Portfolio Oversight team within the CTO studies Department.

This is a permanent position.

This position is available to candidates in Sudbury, Toronto, or Newfoundland.

As the Specialist, Performance and Engineering, you’ll collaborate with Project teams, Sustainability, CTO, Operations, and management to ensure efficient delivery and ongoing improvement. You will be directly responsible for the Decarbonization Portfolio and studies in Canada (FEL2 and FEL3) and provide support and oversight for all projects in Canada and Brazil from FEL1 through execution.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Drive technical strategy, development and execution for VBM decarbonization initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term sustainability goals.
• Establish and maintain processes and monitoring routines to track progress and performance of decarbonization projects.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators for projects. Provide regular status updates, performance reports, and actionable insights to stakeholders and management.
• Oversee project execution and ensure adherence to plans and standards for projects currently in execution.
• Lead the project governance and methodology definition and standardization, providing guidance and support to the project managers (from FEL1 to Execution).
• Collaborated on LoBP/RDP integration and led deployment of the budget cycle, ensuring alignment with business strategy and investment priorities.
• Improve and optimize the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool for Base Metals, making it easier for teams to make data‑driven decisions and collaborate effectively.
• Coordinate benchmarking activities with external partners to identify best practices and improve the company’s efficiency in developing and implementing capital projects.

About You

Education

• Degree in Engineering or related field;
• Project Management certifications (PMI, AACE) are an asset.

Experience

• 8–10 years in Engineering or capital project management roles within large‑scale industrial or mining projects. Exposure to decarbonization initiatives and sustainability projects is desirable.

Skills

• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Effective in multinational settings with a collaborative mindset.
• Results‑oriented; adaptable under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese preferred.
• Open to domestic and international travel.

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

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.

Pay Grade: F3T

Apply by: Monday, Jan 5th, 2026

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