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 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice to join our Mines Maintenance Team working on site in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.
Applicants will need to be registered with Manitoba apprenticeship and successfully completed level 1.
As a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on a diverse fleet of underground mobile equipment as well as assisting other maintenance employees as required.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Conduct preventive maintenance inspections according to scheduled plans and check equipment for optimal performance.
- Complete breakdown and corrective reports, as well as minor maintenance documentation.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and operational needs.
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts and components as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and other regular upkeep.
- Carry out final safety inspections and provide actionable improvement suggestions to supervisors and planners.
About You
Education:
- Applicants will need to be registered with Manitoba apprenticeship and successfully completed level 1.
- Applicants will be subject to completing an HD assessment through Thomson Solutions. The applicants will need to be successful in the assessment to qualify for a position.
Experience:
- Successfully completed level 1
- Experience working in a mobile equipment maintenance department would be an asset.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary.
- Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
- Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Online training and career development opportunities.
Why Thompson
Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits.
These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.
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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Apply by: February 13,2026
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