Relief Protection Services Professionals

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 Relief Protection Services Professionals to join our Protection Services team in Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a permanent position, working onsite. The positions are scheduled for shift work which is required on days, nights and weekends to support 24/7 operations.

As a Protection Services Professional, you will provide service in the areas of security, advanced first aid, injury management and emergency response. Your experience and skills will promote safe and healthy work practices within the organization.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide emergency response, assessment and treatment for all ill/injured personnel.
• Provide access control to our Sudbury Operations sites.
• Provide traffic monitoring and enforcement.
• Initiate Emergency Response Procedures for all Level 1, 2 and 3 emergencies.
• Injury management for industrial and non-industrial injuries/illnesses.
• Provide safety eyewear and respirator fit testing.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

About You

Education:

• A College Diploma in Law and Security, Nursing, or Paramedic is preferred.
• A valid Ontario Security Guard license preferred and will be required prior to start date.
• Minimum Standard First Aid certificate is required. Preference to Advanced First Aid, CPR Administration, and Defibrillator certifications.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months of relevant experience is required.

Skills:

• Acts in an adaptable and flexible way, acting with resilience when facing adversity and change.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Software skills in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Proficient in report writing.

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.

Pay Grade: G03

Minimum Starting Salary: 61,812.00

Apply by: October 22, 2026

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