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 contemporary 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 Powerline Technician to join our Power Department team in Sudbury, Ontario. Relocation will be required for this role.

This is a permanent on-site position working Monday to Friday, steady days.

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

What We Offer You

Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental coverage and disability plans)

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

Online training and career development opportunities

Relocation Assistance

About You
Education:

Fully Licensed Journeyperson: Trade Certification - Powerline Technician Red Seal (434A) is required.

Minimum grade 12 completed or GED is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience is preferred.

Skills:

Knowledge of EUSA Safety rules, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Electrical Safety Code and all other applicable legislation required.

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.

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $50.635

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📌 Powerline Technician (Ontario)
🏢 Vale Base Metals
📍 Ontario