Engineering Trainee (EIT), Ground Control

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 Engineering Trainee, Ground Control to join our Mines Technical Services team in Sudbury. This is a permanent onsite position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. As a Ground Control Engineering Trainee, you will support the execution of the Ground Control Program and Seismic Risk Management Plans. This role supports all aspects of ground control duties at our underground operations. The role holder works with an effective ground control team, including Ground Control Engineers, Mine Technician/Technologists and/or Engineers in Training, to provide Ground Control Services to the mine operations. Additionally, in this position you will: Assist in monitoring and evaluating ground conditions to support the safety and stability of mine excavations in accordance with geotechnical standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Support ground control and seismic risk management activities through data collection, inspections, monitoring, and technical analysis. Participate in geomechanical assessments and studies to help evaluate mining layouts, sequencing, and ground support requirements under the guidance of senior engineers. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of mine design, ground control, and geotechnical documentation and reports. Develop working knowledge of geotechnical engineering tools and software, including Rocscience programs, to support engineering analyses and problem solving. Collaborate with operations, planning, and technical teams on ground control initiatives while contributing to continuous improvement projects and safe mining practices. 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 About You Education: Undergraduate degree in Engineering in relevant discipline.