Emergency Response Lead

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 Emergency Response Leads to join our Health, Safety, Environment & Risk Team in Long Harbour, NL.

There are both permanent and fixed-term on-site positions available, working a 12-hour rotating schedule at the Long Harbour Operations site. The fixed-term opportunities are until the end of December 2026.

As an Emergency Response Lead, you will train and lead emergency response at the Long Harbour Processing Plant by providing oversight to Emergency Response team members to ensure that Operations are adequately prepared for an emergency response and capable of protecting people, property and the environment. Your experience and skills will ensure the emergency response program is adequately establish and incorporated into the Crisis Management System as well as ensuring the incident command is in place for a broad range of response scenarios.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Be a subject matter expert on the Emergency Response Plan and determine response scenarios at the Long Harbour Processing Plant.
• Oversee and lead a team of Auxiliary Emergency Response Team (AERT) members in all emergency scenarios including but not limited to medical, fire, gas response, hazardous materials, dam/water retaining structure failure, environmental response, and high angle & confined space rescue, etc.
• Ensure 24-hour continuity of Emergency Response Incident Command on site through shift hand-over and on call support as scheduled
• Be responsible to train and check competency of the AERT members in accordance with the AERT training program as well as enter training records in Vale Education System (VES)
• Ensure readiness of all emergency response assets through required inspections
• Maintain emergency response equipment to applicable legislative requirements

What We Offer You (Permanent Opportunities)

• 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)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

What We Offer You (Fixed-Term Opportunities)

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Vacation pay
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You

Education:

• Post secondary education is required
  • Preference will be given to Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic or those with the ability/willingness to obtain this designation
• NFPA Firefighter Level I and II is required
• Class 5 or equivalent driver's license is required
• The following certifications would be considered an asset:
  • NFPA 472 - Hazardous Materials Operations
  • NFPA 1002 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
  • EMT (Emergency Medical Tech) or AMFR (Advanced Medical First Responder)
  • NFPA 1081 - Industrial Firefighter
  • NFPA 1051 – Wildland Firefighting
  • NFPA 1006  - Technical Rescuer Core
  • NFPA 1041 - Fire Instructor Level 1

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in a fire/rescue or wildfire setting is an asset
• Experience delivering in class and practical training

Skills:

• Competent knowledge of applicable OH&S and NFPA legislation
• Familiar with NFPA codes based on fire protection systems
• Excellent communication
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and leadership qualities
• Knowledge to check and troubleshoot fire alarm panel issues
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance for out of service fire protection equipment or system

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.

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

Pay Grade: F6T

Apply by: Friday, February 20^th, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.