Vale
Job Title: Analytical Assistant (Co-op Student)
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Who We Are
Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities, and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.
Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.
With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.
Our Team
Our corporate office, located in downtown Toronto serves as the headquarters for the global Base Metals business, providing support to all our Base Metals operations. In Mississauga, you’ll find Vale’s Base Metals Technology Development team; a group of highly trained engineers and scientists working to improve Vale’s competitive edge and support its growth strategies by coming up with safer and more environmentally responsible technology.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Analytical Assistant (Co-op Student) to join our Analytical Services team in Mississauga. This is a 12-month fixed term position from January 2023-December 2023.
The analytical laboratory is responsible for providing support to several projects gear towards improving operational excellence and sustainability within Vale Base Metals operations.
Key Responsibilities
Weighing and fusing solid samples
Use of acid dissolution techniques
Dilution of aqueous samples prior to analysis
Preparation of calibration standards and ongoing maintenance of ISO documentation
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating sophisticated and complex plasma-based spectrometers depending on progress during the co-op term
About You
Enrolled in a co-op program for an undergraduate degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or three-year technical diploma from a college
Prior work term experience is an asset but not required
Effective written and verbal communications
Self-organization skills and a goal-oriented personality
A great colleague and teammate
How can Vale grow your career?
Competitive salary
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
Difference Makes All the Difference
At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale 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 essential 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.
Apply by: October 5, 2022
To apply for this job please visit vale.eightfold.ai.