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 Surveyor to join our Mine Technical Services team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

The role is a permanent on-site position, working 2 week on/2 week off schedule at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing intermediate level technical support within the mine (open pit/underground) on a daily execution schedule. The surveyor works collaterally with their peers within the mining and technical services team and cross functionally with all other areas of the mine to complete tasks in their area of accountability.

Additionally, in this position you will:





Conduct underground and surface mine surveying activities to support mine development, production, construction, and excavation projects.

Collect, process, and maintain survey data, drawings, sections, and digital mine plans in accordance with established standards.

Prepare and issue development, production, and excavation layouts, ensuring compliance with design specifications, line, grade, and short-term mine plans.

Perform month-end surveys, reconciliation activities, and reporting to support operational and business requirements.

Maintain survey equipment, software, and related technologies, including Total Navigation Systems and drone-based surveying applications.

Chance to support mine ventilation programs by conducting ventilation surveys, maintaining ventilation plans and emergency drawings, and assisting with ventilation monitoring and analysis.

Monitor mine performance and conditions, identify non-conformances, and provide recommendations to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, KPI tracking, operational analysis, and collaboration with technical and operational teams.

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, flex 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

Relocation Assistance

Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador

24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team

Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)

Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling

All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

About You Education:

A post-secondary diploma in Geomatics/Surveying, Engineering Technology, or Mining Engineering Technology is required. A related technical diploma may also be considered.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience with a focus on surveying.

Experience in a mining environment would be considered an asset.

Skills:

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of mine surveying, ventilation, and ground control principles.

Proficiency with survey equipment, drone technology, and surveying software.

Experience with Deswik and Microsoft Office, particularl

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