Equipment Operator

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 Transportation Equipment Operator join to our Transportation team in Thompson. Relocation will be required for this role.

The role is a permanent position.

As a Transportation Equipment Operator, you will operate a variety of mobile service equipment to safely transport materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel across multiple sites. You will play a key role in maintaining roadways, lots, and rail beds while supporting site operations through the safe movement of materials and equipment. Your experience and skills will contribute to the efficient operation of our transportation services and help maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Additionally, in this position you will:

· Operate heavy and light trucks, loaders, graders, vacuum trucks, boom trucks, forklifts, bulldozers, skid steers, and other mobile equipment.

· Transport materials, supplies, equipment, dangerous goods, and personnel between various site locations.

· Perform roadway maintenance activities including snow removal, grooming, haulage, and material spreading on roads, lots, and rail beds.

· Operate vacuum trucks for clean-up and movement of products throughout the plant.

· Complete pre-operational checks, service mobile equipment, and report mechanical irregularities.

· Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean working condition and perform minor repairs and maintenance as required.

What We Offer You

· Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

· Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package

· Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth

· Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental coverage and disability plans)

· Employee Family Assistance Program

· Virtual Healthcare online

· Online training and career development opportunities

· Fully Equipped, on site gym facility.

About You

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

· Valid driver's licence appropriate for operating site vehicles and mobile equipment.

Experience:

· Experience operating heavy mobile equipment in an industrial, mining, construction, transportation, or similar environment.

Skills:

· Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.

· Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles.

· Basic equipment inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills.

· Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Vale Base Metals’ presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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

Apply by: July 20, 2026

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