Process Operator

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.

We are currently seeking a Process Operator to join our Refinery team in Port Colborne.

 

The role is a permanent on-site position, working on shifts. This posting is for a future  vacancy.

 

As a Process Operator you will be assigned at one of three distinct operating plants on the site, in which you will operate and monitor process conditions to meet product quality specifications and you will work with machinery and equipment as part of a larger operation that processes and packages cobalt, precious metals, and nickel.

 

Additionally, in this position you will:

 

 

 

Located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Erie, Port Colborne is an important industrial hub known for its maritime heritage. Our refinery processes nickel, copper, cobalt, and precious metals and the facility is crucial for refining these metals to high purity levels. Our operations support the local economy and reinforces Canada's position as a key supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. The refinery's commitment to environmental sustainability and technological innovation underscores Vale Base Metals' dedication to responsible mining and refining practices.

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.

 

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $44.702

Apply by: Friday, August 14th, 2026