Job Description
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 EIT – Mechanical join to our Central Engineering Team team in Thompson. Relocation will be required for this role.
The role is a permanent position
As a/an EIT – Mechanical, you will technical expertise in the mechanical & piping disciplines to Manitoba Operations. This will involve serving as a technical SME on engineering studies and sustaining capital projects through the Planning, Design and Execution phases. Your experience and skills will also be expected to provide technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the Central Engineering Team.
Additionally, in this position you will:
· Provide mechanical and piping technical expertise and support to the Thompson Processing Plant, including engineering studies, assessments, and design work using data-centric 3D and CAD tools.
· Provide technical direction to external engineering consultants and construction contractors, reviewing deliverables and assessing the quality of field work.
· Translate operational needs into detailed design requirements and prepare accurate engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
· Support project budgets and schedules by providing technical expertise and developing material take-offs based on engineering deliverables.
· Certify lifting devices and support the Safe Production model through risk and hazard management while leading by example.
· Mentor and provide technical support to Central Engineering team members while demonstrating flexibility in engineering, project management, team administration, and continuous improvement assignments.
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) - Staff
· 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
· Fully Equipped, on site gym facility.
About You
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Eligible for registration with EGM
Experience:
- Minimum of four years’ experience, preferably in a complex industrial setting.
- Must have experience in the mechanical & piping disciplines
- Experience in working in a heavy industrial operating plant, preferably in the mining industry.
Skills:
- Familiarity with Engineering codes and standards
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Knowledge of FRP Pipe is a strong asset.
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. Vale Base Metals’ 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 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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: F8T
Apply by: July 16, 2026
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