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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 Labourer to join our Concentrator Operation team in Thompson, Manitoba.

This is a permanent position, working 12-hours shifts days and nights on a rotating schedule.

As a Labourer in the concentrator (Mill) you will provide a full range of services while working according to work procedures and company policies and ensuring efficient operations within a safety conscious environment. Your experience and skills will support the Concentrator Team in producing and sending concentrate to the other North Atlantic Operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Monitor equipment processes.
• Participate in crew safety meetings.
• Conduct troubleshooting activities when problems arise and interact with the team to resolve.
• Participate fully in the Vale Production System (VPS)
• Be required to work shift work.
• Work within a team environment and can work independently on one’s own initiatives when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.
• Fully Equipped, on site gym facility

About You

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  
  Experience:

  • A minimum of 1 year of Industrial Experience is an asset

  
  Skills:

  • Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace and understands his or her role in assessing and managing risk.
  • Ability to work independently to achieve outcomes with minimum supervision.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in the use of common software tools such as Microsoft Word

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 opportunity 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: September 22, 2026

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