Job Description
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 Chief Ground Control Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services Team at Totten Mine in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position.
The Chief Ground Control Engineer supports mine execution of the Ground Control Program and Seismic Risk Management Plans at the mine. This role oversees all aspects of ground control duties at an underground mine. The role holder works with an effective ground control team, including Ground Control Engineers, Mine Technician/Technologists and/or Engineers in Training, to provide Ground Control Services to the mine operations.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Audit and analyze systems to ensure zero harm, meet/exceed production targets, and achieve cost and capital objectives.
- Maintain safe and stable mine excavations in alignment with geotechnical standards, corporate policies, and legislation.
- Update the annual Mine Design Package with input from site departments.
- Provide daily technical support for Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management Programs and collaborate with mine-site technical teams.
- Assess geomechanical risks in annual mine execution plans to optimize sequencing and layouts for safety and production.
- Steward ore reserves and life-of-mine planning, including development of mining plans and ground support systems.
- Utilize rock mechanics modeling tools (MAP3D, Rocscience, FLAC3D) and ground control instrumentation.
- Support implementation of new processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide performance feedback, mentor team members, promote safe production behaviors, and address noncompliance when necessary.
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering (or related discipline).
- Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) required.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Underground Execution Technical Services.
Skills:
- Knowledge of mining standards and guidance documents.
- Underground mine design, mining technology, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
- Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is recommended.
- Strong people leadership skills, including mentoring and coaching skills
- Strategic thinking and effective decision making.
- Change management skills and openness to learning and sharing new insights.
- Building relationships, collaboration and teamwork.
- Drive for sustainable results with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
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)
- 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
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.
Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: 15V
Minimum Starting Salary: $130,000
Apply by: August 6, 2026
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