Tech Leader, Strategy

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 Technical Leader, Strategy to join our Coporate Strategy team in Toronto.

The role is a permanent hybrid position.  This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Technical Leader, Strategy you will support critical parts of the strategy, strategic planning cycle, act as a Project Manager on cross-functional initiatives, lead and structure critical business analysis required to support the team and the Vale Base Metals leadership team, and/or provide any other support to execute upon the team’s accountabilities.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead the development of specific elements of the company’s portfolio strategy (buy, sell, build, partner) including desired commodity portfolio, scenarios for industry evolution, desired focused by stage of the value chain and asset maturity, preferred geographic and mineralization styles and other strategic options
• Support the Vale Base Metals strategic planning cycle
• Develop materials outlining the Vale Base Metals’ strategy and ensure consistent narrative is cascaded
• Support strategic and technical rational for key business decisions including detailed option analysis
• Develop, maintain and evaluate appropriate models (activity based costing, NPV by value chain, etc.)
• Develop and communicate long-term business goals and targets
• Identify and execute on corporate development opportunities and participate on due diligence teams, as required.

• Consider opportunities in existing as well as new businesses (i.e. commodities and regions)
• Develop competitive intelligence and provide an external perspective on operations
• Support the construction of internal and external strategy presentations

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

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Technical/Engineering
• P.Eng/MBA/CFA preferred

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ relevant experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of Metals Markets (pricing, attractiveness, major players, etc.)
• Technical knowledge of mining and processing (ability to challenge technical teams on their assessment)
• Business & financial leadership, including extensive business analysis capabilities
• Communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and build presentations.
• Collaboration and strong relationship building skills
• Driving results – acting with urgency
• Collaborating and influencing
• Critical and conceptual thinking
• Interpersonal and social awareness

Why Toronto

Vale Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals’ finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale Base Metals’ ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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.

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

Pay Grade: GRF  

Minimum Starting Salary: $140,000

Apply by: Jan 23, 2026

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