Principal Engineer - LoAP Canada

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

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 an, Principal Engineer, LoAP Canada to join our Strategic Mine Planning Team.

This is a permanent position.

As the Principal Engineer, LoAP Canada, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining long-term mine plans that align with the company’s strategic objectives. This role ensures the integration of geological, geotechnical, environmental, and economic data into robust Life of Mine (LoM) plans, supporting sustainable resource extraction and value maximization.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Develop and maintain Life of Asset and Life of Mine plans, integrating geological models, production forecasts, and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, processing, and environmental teams to ensure alignment of technical inputs.
• Conduct scenario analysis and trade-off studies to support investment decisions and strategic planning.
• Apply cost modeling techniques to evaluate operational scenarios, optimize resource allocation, and support financial forecasting.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, including NI 43-101 and SEC S-K 1300 compliant disclosures.
• Contribute to the annual business planning cycle and long-range planning processes.
• Monitor and update mine plans based on operational feedback and changing business conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all planning activities.

About You

Education:

• Bachelors in Mining Engineering
• P.Eng is preferred
• M.Eng is preferred

Experience:

• 12+ years’ of work experience

Skills:

• Strong understanding of underground and open-pit mining methods.
• Experience with cost modelling
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, MineSight, Vulcan).
• Experience with resource estimation, reserve classification, and economic modeling.
• Experience with large capital projects, with demonstrated project management skills.
• Familiarity with asset management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead cross-functional planning teams.
• Experience with remote (FIFO) operations in the Arctic region.

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.

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.

 Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F1T                                                                                                                  

Minimum Starting Salary: $132,000

Apply by: Friday, Jan 16, 2026

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