Surveyor

Vale Base Metals; Labrador; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

Flights within NL

Training and development

Accommodation/travel support

Job summary

Vale Base Metals is seeking a Surveyor for its Voisey’s Bay operation in Labrador. The role is on-site, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, supporting underground and open-pit survey activities with a focus on safe and efficient mine development.

The ideal candidate holds a Geomatics/Surveying diploma, with at least 3 years in surveying, and familiarity with Deswik, Excel, and drone surveying. Join a global leader in critical minerals and contribute to a fly-in fly-out operation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Geomatics/Surveying or related technology.
• Mining environment experience is an asset.
• Experience with survey data, drawings, and mine plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underground and surface surveying to support development, production, construction, and excavation.
• Process and maintain survey data, drawings, sections, and digital mine plans.
• Prepare layouts for development, production, and excavation with design specs and short-term plans.
• Perform month-end surveys, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain survey equipment and drone-based surveying tools.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Mine surveying

Ventilation principles

Ground control

Survey equipment

Drone surveying

Deswik

Excel

Mine plans & drawings

Data interpretation

Safety & continuous improvement

Underground mining environment

Education

Diploma in Geomatics/Surveying or related tech

Mining Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Survey software

Drone tech

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 a Surveyor to join our Mine Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

The role is a permanent on-site position, working 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing intermediate level technical support within the mine (open pit/underground) on a daily execution schedule. The surveyor works collaterally with their peers within the mining and technical services team and cross functionally with all other areas of the mine to complete tasks in their area of accountability.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Conduct underground and surface mine surveying activities to support mine development, production, construction, and excavation projects.
• Collect, process, and maintain survey data, drawings, sections, and digital mine plans in accordance with established standards.
• Prepare and issue development, production, and excavation layouts, ensuring compliance with design specifications, line, grade, and short-term mine plans.
• Perform month-end surveys, reconciliation activities, and reporting to support operational and business requirements.
• Maintain survey equipment, software, and related technologies, including Total Navigation Systems and drone-based surveying applications.
• Opportunity to support mine ventilation programs by conducting ventilation surveys, maintaining ventilation plans and emergency drawings, and assisting with ventilation monitoring and analysis.
• Monitor mine performance and conditions, identify non-conformances, and provide recommendations to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, KPI tracking, operational analysis, and collaboration with technical and operational teams.

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:

• A post-secondary diploma in Geomatics/Surveying, Engineering Technology, or Mining Engineering Technology is required. A related technical diploma may also be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with a focus on surveying.
• Experience in a mining environment would be considered an asset.

Skills:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of mine surveying, ventilation, and ground control principles.
• Proficiency with survey equipment, drone technology, and surveying software.
• Experience with Deswik and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, mine plans, and survey data.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic underground mining 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 21st 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.

Pay Grade: H02

Apply by: Sunday, November 1st, 2026.