Senior Specialist, Geologist

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 Senior Specialist, Geologist (Mineral Resources) to join our CTO Mining and Geotech team in Mississauga.

This is a permanent hybrid position in Mississauga with flexibility for domestic and international travel up to 10% and increasing in subsequent years.

As a Senior Specialist, Geologist you will contribute to the validation of Vale Base Metal’s mineral resources and mineral reserve estimates ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and standards and Industry Guide 7 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. You will participate annually in the compilation of the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for reporting in the Vale’s Annual Report and 20F filing document, develop and maintain mineral resource and mineral reserve guidelines and standards and carry out regular reviews of mineral resource estimates and methods at all operations. Your experience and skills will allow you to provide technical support upon request and contribute to the continuous improvement of resource modelling and mineral resource processes.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Identify MRMR issues and risks at operations and work with exploration, project and operations geology and engineering teams, to prioritize and provide technical support to systematically resolve them.
• Provide guidance and training to the operations and project teams on resource modeling, estimation and reporting to ensure best estimates are used for earnings determination, including development of new processes to improve confidence in the estimates by area or depletion calculations.
• Assists in the governance process for the estimation, reporting and disclosure of Vale Base Metals mineral resources and reserves.
• Provide input into the corporate MRMR estimation and reporting standards and guidelines in compliance with best business practices, legal requirements and Vale’s corporate requirements.
• Assists in the compilation, updates and communication of the Vale Base Metals consolidated mineral inventory, mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, risks and opportunities.
• Assists in maintaining certain Vale Base Metals resource management technical guidelines including MRMR estimation and classification, mining cut off, production reconciliation, QA/QC, block modeling etc.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required
• P.Geo. is required to act as a Qualified Person (QP) for mineral resources and mineral reserves reporting

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Mining Geology and Production

Skills:

• Experience in mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation and reporting including experience in resource modeling of laterite and sulphide Ni deposits
• Strong functional knowledge and experience in geology, geostatistics; mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation and reporting
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (S-K 1300) for mineral reserves and resources disclosure
• Technical expertise in 3D geological modeling applications (Seequent Leapfrog GEO, Leapfrog EDGE, Datamine Studio RM, Isatis, etc.)
• Familiarity with Python scripting to enhance geological data processing or modelling workflows is considered an asset
• People focused (influencing others, building and maintaining relationships)
• Strong communication skills, self-starter, organized and motivated

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 Mississauga

Vale's Mississauga office, located in one of Canada's fastest growing and most diverse cities, is the epicenter of the company's technology development team. This office focuses on advancing Vale's competitive edge and refining growth strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The innovative and dynamic environment of Mississauga perfectly complements Vale's commitment to technological excellence and sustainable development.

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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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: F2T

Minimum Starting Salary: $119,200

Apply by:Thu, Feb 19,2026

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