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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 Senior Specialist Geologist to join our Vale Base Metals Exploration team in Sudbury, Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Exploration, this role serves as a recognized geological expert responsible for leading and managing brownfield exploration programs that support resource growth and mineral discovery opportunities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across exploration activities including geological mapping, sampling, drill program design and execution, geological modeling, resource evaluation, and target generation.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, communities, research partners, and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to exploration strategy development, resource growth initiatives, business development opportunities, and continuous advancement of geological understanding across Vale Base Metals' exploration portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Exploration Leadership & Project Management

Lead and manage brownfield exploration projects from planning through execution and reporting. Develop and implement geological programs to identify, evaluate, and prioritize mineral exploration opportunities. Support exploration activities across Vale Base Metals operations and provide technical expertise when required at other sites. Collaborate with MIRA and Resource Development Planning (RDP) teams to generate and prioritize exploration targets.

Contribute to exploration target generation, exploration potential assessments, and resource updates for Inferred and Indicated resources.

Geological

Expertise & Technical Analysis

Provide advanced geological expertise to exploration and project teams

Design and execute field programs including geological mapping, channel sampling, soil sampling, and geophysical survey follow-up activities. Collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate geological, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling data. Conduct geological modeling, structural interpretation, mineralogical studies,



metamorphic analysis, and whole-rock geochemistry assessments.

Utilize industry-standard software and tools including GIS, geochemical analysis platforms, and 3D geological modeling applications.

Drill Program

Management

Design, manage, and execute surface exploration drilling programs

Oversee drill targeting, collar positioning, deviation tracking, core collection, logging, cutting, scanning, and downhole geophysical programs. Ensure drilling activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with exploration objectives and safety management plans

Support core processing activities, data interpretation, and reporting of exploration results.

Stakeholder

Engagement & Business Development

Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, Indigenous communities, industry partners, contractors, and other external stakeholders

Support business development initiatives through data acquisition, interpretation, property assessments, and evaluation of exploration opportunities. Contribute to confidential projects, partnership opportunities, joint ventures, and strategic exploration initiatives. Support academic partnerships, research programs, field tours, workshops, and industry engagement activities.

Financial

Management, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Develop exploration budgets and support annual planning activities

Conduct financial reporting, forecasting, contractor performance reviews, and risk assessments

Assist with exploration service contracts and scope development activities. Ensure environmental compliance and responsible drill site management practices. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mineral exploration and applied geology. Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

Mentor and guide geologists, technical professionals, and early-career employees. Promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the exploration organization. Support professional development and capability building within exploration teams.

About You

Experience

Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, geology, resource development, or related disciplines.

Demonstrated experience leading brownfield exploration programs and drilling campaigns.

Experience in geological modeling, resource evaluation, target generation, and mineral deposit interpretation.

Experience managing exploration budgets, contractors, and field programs.





Experience working in mining and exploration environments with multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines. Education

Experience

Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, geology, resource development, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience leading brownfield exploration programs and drilling campaigns.

Experience in geological modeling, resource evaluation, target generation, and mineral deposit interpretation.

Experience managing exploration budgets, contractors, and field programs.

Experience working in mining and exploration environments with multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.

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

Compensation

Pay Grade: F2T

Minimum Starting Salary: CAD 119,200

Apply by: Friday, Aug 21, 2026

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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 prospect 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. #ValeBaseMetals

📌 Specialist, Geologist (Canada)
🏢 Vale
📍 Canada