Health, Safety, and Risk Superintendent

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 Health, Safety, and Risk Superintendent to join our HSER team in Long Harbour, NL.

This permanent position will be on a Monday to Friday schedule working at the Long Harbour Operations site in Long Harbour, NL.

As a HSR Superintendent you will provide leadership, technical support and training of staff to implementation of the company’s safety management system.  In Long Harbour this necessarily includes elements of hydrometallurgical process safety. Your experience and skills will allow you to lead the team in hazard identification processes and implementing an ISO certified safety management system that aligns with internal policies and adheres to the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupation Health & Safety Act, Regulations, and Codes. We exist to transform the future together. The HSR Supt is uniquely positioned to be a transformative leader, guiding our operations toward a strong safety culture.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide leadership and direction in safety, health and emergency response.
• Audit and analyze trends in safety, occupational health, hygiene and risk.
• Lead by example,  coach and influence peers to achieve a strong safety culture.
• Act as subject matter expert on process safety risk and oversee program to ensure controls are in place and working at all times.  This role would often act as auditor to the risk program, solve problems and look for opportunities to improve programs.
• Work with the company’s joint occupational health and safety committees to improve safety and occupational health performance.
• Ensure the execution of the emergency response plan, including maintaining team, equipment and training standards.

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
• Relocation Assistance.   
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You

Education:

• An Undergraduate Degree in a related field required
• Occupational Health and Safety Certification preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a superintendent or similar leadership position is required
• 15 years exp in OHS and 5 years in Process Operations preferred

Skills:

• Extensive experience with Health & Safety Management systems
• Expert knowledge of OHS regulations and industry standards

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: 15V

Apply by: Monday, February 9^th, 2026

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