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 Mobile Planner to join our Maintenance Mobile Team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent on-site position. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts. This posting is for an existing position vacancy. The Mobile Planner role is responsible for managing maintenance processes to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient operations within established standards. This role focuses on planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations, company policies, and collective agreements. The incumbent drives continuous improvement in crew performance through effective work management techniques and may provide supervisory relief when required. Additionally, the position involves identifying and addressing variances while aligning work with VPS and the Asset Management Framework. Additionally, in this position you will: Manage systems to achieve zero harm, meet/exceed production quality and quantity targets, optimize economic recovery, and control costs within the 17V pay grade. Communicate risk situations during line-ups and field discussions, follow notification protocols, and lead on-shift incident investigations. Lead and coach crew members to consistently exhibit Safe Production behaviors, maintain ALARA standards, and take corrective action for noncompliance. Assign tasks using CPQQRT format, resolve process and social issues, schedule training, manage qualifications, and provide performance feedback for succession planning. Ensure adherence to safety plans, policies, procedures, and MOC systems while driving continuous improvement through established processes and improvement projects. Approve, plan, schedule, and execute work under Work Management practices; monitor shift progress, complete reports, manage inventories, and control overtime within CBA and provincial guidelines. Coach and counsel employees on behavior standards, manage discipline and grievances, approve time entries, and oversee injury management for successful return-to-work programs. Collaborate with peers and other departments on production, maintenance, and capital projects; manage off-shift plant activities as required; and continually enhance technical and interpersonal skills. 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 About You Education: Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency with equivalent experience is required. College diploma or university degree in a related industrial field or a university degree in a related engineering discipline. Valid industrial trade certificate for the province of Ontario (HDET Red Seal Certificate of Qualification 421A). Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141). Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience and experience as a supervisor. Minimum 5 years of experience in the HDET trade is required. Experience in a mining plant or heavy industry is an asset. Experience with Microsoft Office Products, SAP, and Prometheus add-on. Skills: Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment. Written and oral communication skills. Must be obsessed with safety and risk. Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work. 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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 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. 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: 17V Minimum Starting Salary: $92,800.00 Apply by: April 29, 2026 ValeBaseMetals Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers
