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 Specialist, Integrated Project Assessment coordination to join our CTO team in Toronto.
This is a permanent on site position.
As a Specialist, Integrated Project Assessment coordination, you will support the IPA framework as a structured, independent maturity and assurance process that guides capital allocation, stage‑gate decisions, and risk management across the project lifecycle (PEA, PFS, FS, and execution), consistent with FEL and PDRI‑based assessment principles. In this role, you will lead pre-assessment coordination with the project teams, including documentation validation, procurement interfaces, SME selection and mobilization, and validation of PQs with the MRMR team, CTO. Defines fit-for-purpose IPA methodology by project complexity, executes progressive reviews, and drives workbook scoring, FISAs (Facts, Impact/severity and Actions), and risk-based validation across technical, ESG, and other dimensions to optimize PEA/PFS/FS progression, study success, and MRMR preparation.
Additionally, in this position you will:
· Lead pre-assessment coordination, ensuring all study, technical, ESG, procurement, and financial deliverables meet IPA maturity, evidence, and complexity requirements prior to review mobilization.
· Validate discipline-specific deliverables against decision‑grade maturity thresholds, confirming alignment with IPA standards and project scope.
· Define and tailor fit‑for‑purpose IPA methodologies by project complexity, study phase (PEA/PFS/FS), and strategic priority, aligned with NFN‑003, PDRI, AACE, and IPA benchmarks.
· Design and execute progressive IPA review logic, including sub-gates, discipline sequencing, and maturity scoring focused on highest technical and execution risks.
· Lead end‑to‑end Integrated Project Assessments, driving SME engagement, workshops, workbook scoring, and evidence‑based maturity evaluations across all disciplines.
· Challenge and validate critical technical assumptions, execution strategies, and cost/schedule confidence, identifying risks and opportunities ahead of gate decisions.
· Develop and manage risk-calibrated FISAs, prioritizing findings by severity, tracking closure through governance cycles, and escalating unresolved issues.
· Consolidate findings into executive-ready IPA scorecards and DRB/MRMR reporting, supporting go/no-go decisions, QP validation, and regulatory requirements.
· Partner with senior technical, project, and corporate stakeholders to optimize study quality, accelerate maturity, reduce rework, and protect time-to-FID, while continuously improving IPA tools and standards.
About You
Education:
· Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline is required,
Experience:
· 8-10 years of experience in the field
Skills:
· Technical Assurance Expertise: Lead independent IPA reviews and maturity assessments for complex mining capital projects.
· Project Development: Deep experience across PEA, PFS, FS, and execution, translating study maturity into gate‑ready assurance.
· FEL / IPA Methodologies: Strong applied mastery of FEL, PDRI‑based frameworks, and progressive IPA assessment practices.
· Technical: Credible depth in mining, processing, project economics, constructability and controls to challenge assumptions and validate readiness.
· Risk‑Based Decision Support: Formulate clear, defensible go/no‑go recommendations using maturity scoring and severity‑based FISAs.
· Governance & Compliance: Strong understanding of capital governance, audit standards, MRMR/QP interfaces, and evidence‑based assurance.
· Cross‑Functional Influence: Drive alignment across SMEs, project teams, and corporate functions without direct authority.
· Execution Excellence: Deliver disciplined workbook scoring, FISA development, and audit‑ready documentation.
· Business Acumen: Link assessment outcomes to capital efficiency, ROIC protection, SFCF, and FID confidence.
· Languages: Fluent in English; Portuguese proficiency strongly preferred.
· Integrity: Independent judgment, courageous escalation, and strong compliance and conflict‑of‑interest discipline.
· Site Exposure: Availability for periodic domestic and international site visits to support assessments, validations, and stakeholder engagement.
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)
· Flexible work arrangements.
· Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
· Employee Family Assistance Program
· Virtual Healthcare online
· Online training and career development opportunities.
Why Mississauga
Vale Base Metals' Mississauga office, located in one of Canada's fastest growing and most diverse cities, is the epicenter of the company's technology development team. This office focuses on advancing Vale Base Metals' competitive edge and refining growth strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. The innovative and dynamic environment of Mississauga perfectly complements Vale Base Metals’ commitment to technological excellence and sustainable development.
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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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F3T
Minimum Starting Salary: 120,000
Apply by: Friday, May 29th 2026
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