Supervisor, Project & Shutdown Management

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

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Supervisor for Projects & Shutdowns Management to oversee project activities in Greater Sudbury. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and relevant experience in project management. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and sick leave

Work culture dedicated to safety

Virtual Healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.
• Previous experience in project management or maintenance is an asset.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of projects.
• Collaborate with teams for timely project execution.
• Oversee safety protocols and compliance.

Skills

Safety obsession

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Education

College diploma or Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Relevant certifications in project management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Overview

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.

The Opportunity: We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Projects & Shutdowns Management to join our Contract Management team supporting Surface Plants in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position, working Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

As a Supervisor of Projects & Shutdowns Management, your responsibility will be to oversee project and shutdown activities within your designated area of accountability. The project portfolio will encompass managing initiatives from FEL 1 studies through to execution and project closure. Additionally, you will oversee and lead Planned Maintenance Period work and projects, collaborating closely with Operating and Maintenance Teams as well as External Service Providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of Capital, Operating, and PMP projects, including commissioning, operational readiness, scope development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with project teams, external service providers, and unions to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely project execution while supervising external providers when necessary.
• Oversee safety protocols by participating in safety planning, auditing external provider safety plans, managing incident reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop, review, and approve scopes of work, coordinate external provider mobilization/demobilization, and monitor their performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost adherence.
• Integrate project schedules into site-wide planning, track progress, conduct regular stakeholder meetings, and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Establish and audit performance metrics (safety, cost, schedule), facilitate progress meetings, prepare reports, and ensure completion of action items before project closeout.
• Assist in budget development, manage project budgets, validate contractor timesheets, evaluate contracts, and support contract scope development and asset capitalization processes.
• Coordinate operational readiness activities, including documentation, procedures, and handover to operations, ensuring all project documentation and closeout requirements are met.

Education

• College diploma or Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or training in project management, shutdown planning, or maintenance management may be preferred.
• Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141) is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience is required.
• Previous experience in project management, shutdowns, or maintenance within the relevant industry is considered an asset.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Products

Skills

• Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
• Strong leadership, coordination, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and demonstrated skills in time management.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with competing demands and priorities.

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, flex, 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

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: 16V

Apply by: October 13, 2025

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