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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 an Electrical Maintenance Planner - T1 to join our Maintenance Planning and Scheduling group in Thompson, Manitoba.

The role holder will work across the plants to ensure success through enhanced planning and scheduling processes and provide our employees with the ability to identify and resolve work conflicts before they occur.

Additionally, as an Electrical Maintenance Planner, you will,

- Design and implement work plans that prioritize safety and prevent negative impacts on employees, business operations, the environment, community, and regulatory compliance.
- Establish, communicate, and verify work schedules to ensure daily and long-term operational requirements are met.
- Assemble job packages that are ready for execution and escalate any critical issues that threaten timely completion of work orders.




- Enhance planning efficiency by creating and utilizing standard job templates.
- Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, production, and services to ensure all work follows established procedures and safe production standards.
- Utilize and assist in the development of SAP and Work Management systems, escalating issues as needed to maintain quality and schedule adherence.

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
- Fully Equipped, on-site gym facility Include only if applicable (Thompson).

About You

Education:

- Red Seal in a Heavy-Duty mechanical trade with 3 years field experience

Experience:

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Maintenance Supervision, Maintenance Planning, or a closely related discipline in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
- Experience with SAP preferred.

Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Comprehensive understanding of project management principles.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong analytical abilities.




- Effective time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and excel in fast-paced environments.

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 chance 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.

Apply by: April 24, 2026

Grade: H01

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📌 Maintenance Planner (Thompson)
🏢 Vale
📍 Thompson