We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Senior Specialist, Data Modeler (Microsoft) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data models, ETL pipelines, and analytics solutions using Microsoft and modern data platforms in Toronto, ON.

This role ensures that enterprise data is reliable, governed, and optimized for reporting, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making. The incumbent plays a critical role in enabling business intelligence, operational efficiency, and strategic planning by transforming complex data from multiple sources—including databases, APIs, IoT devices, and applications—into structured, high-quality datasets.

Working closely with data scientists, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders, the Senior Specialist ensures that data solutions are performant, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data governance standards.

You will report to the Manager, Data Reporting and Visualization and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data & AI, IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors.

You are a modern, hands-on data modeler and builder with deep expertise in Microsoft and Azure data platforms. You are comfortable owning the full lifecycle of data solutions—from raw data ingestion to transformation, modeling, and delivery into semantic layers and reporting tools.

You bring strong technical proficiency in SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and ETL frameworks, with proven experience building end-to-end pipelines, scalable data models, and Power BI semantic layers.

You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you can design and implement solutions—not just define them. You are equally comfortable working with engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into performant, governed, and scalable data solutions.

You are passionate about enabling self-service analytics, AI/ML readiness, and high-quality data products.

Toronto, Canada’s largest city and financial hub, is a center of innovation, commerce, and culture. Known for its diverse economy and vibrant urban environment, Toronto offers unparalleled access to talent, technology, and global connectivity.

Our Toronto office serves as a strategic hub for corporate functions, technology development, and business operations. Here, we drive initiatives that support Vale Base Metals’ global operations, leveraging advanced analytics, digital transformation, and strategic planning to ensure operational excellence across all regions.

Toronto’s dynamic ecosystem enables collaboration with leading technology partners, universities, and research institutions, fostering innovation in mining and metals processing. This location is integral to shaping the future of sustainable mining and advancing our commitment to responsible resource development.

At Vale Base Metals, 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.

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.

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: F2T

Apply by: Friday, Jul 17, 2026