Innu Employment Coordinator

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 Innu Employment Coordinator to join our People and Community team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent position , working a Monday to Friday schedule with regular travel to the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site and Innu communities within Labrador.

As an Innu Employment Coordinator,you will play an integral part in supporting the hiring and training preferences for Innu Nation Members. The primary objective of the role is to ensure that qualified Indigenous candidates are given first consideration for all employment and training opportunities at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site as it relates to the Impacts and Benefits Agreement (IBA) with Innu Nation.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Assist with recruitment efforts to hire Innu Nation members for job openings and training opportunities at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team and site Contractors in identifying qualified Indigenous employees.
• Attend all Innu candidate’s interviews to ensure comfort, accuracy and consistency in the recruitment and selection process; and provide translation in Innu Amun to candidates where necessary.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating events onsite in Voisey’s Bay and Innu communities.
• Network with Innu Nation in the Innu communities to source interested candidates.
• Identify barriers for Innu employees and use that information to maintain and improve the Innu Employee retention rate.
• Travel to Innu communities to visit schools, hold public meetings regarding work, environmental issues, winter shipping, and any other topics the community would like to discuss regarding the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

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
• 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

Must be an Innu Nation member.

Education

• University related to community studies, business management, or a related field of study.

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a related position, preferably within community studies.
• Experience working in an industrial workplace is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a fly in/fly out environment is considered an asset.

Skills

• Must have a good working relationship with the Innu community.
• Must be fluent in English.
• High degree of sensitivity to cultural diversity in the workforce.
• Committed to the employment and educational development of Innu Nation members.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and unsupervised as required.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of the Impacts and Benefits Agreement and process would be an asset.
• Good computer skills are required (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Ability to work in remote sites, travel to remote communities, and work extended hours.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21 st century economy.

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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

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.

Pay Grade: F6T

Apply by: Tuesday, June 2 nd , 2026

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