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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Data Modeler – OT & Industrial Automation to join our IT – Data Analytics & Reporting team, supporting Vale Base Metals operations in Sudbury, ON.

This is a permanent position, supporting complex Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Automation environments across mining and processing operations.

You will report to the Manager of Reporting and Visualization and work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders.

You are a senior‑level data modeling specialist with deep expertise in OT data platforms, industrial data structures, and analytics solutions. You understand complex operational environments—such as mining, heavy industry, or manufacturing—and can translate high‑frequency sensor and production data into actionable insights.

You bring a combination of hands‑on technical capability, strong business acumen, and collaborative leadership. You are comfortable acting as a subject‑matter expert, guiding best practices, mentoring power users, and engaging stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams.

You are driven to continuously improve data quality, performance, governance, and usability, while enabling innovation across analytics and AI use cases.

Sudbury, Ontario, is one of the world’s most renowned mining regions, with a rich history in nickel production and a strong foundation in mining innovation. The city is home to Vale’s extensive mining and processing operations, which include underground mines, milling facilities, and smelting plants.

Our Sudbury operations produce high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt—critical materials for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and modern infrastructure. Sudbury also serves as a center for research and development, where we pioneer technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in mining.

With its skilled workforce and deep mining expertise, Sudbury plays a vital role in Vale’s global supply chain and sustainability strategy, ensuring we meet the growing demand for critical minerals in a low-carbon economy.

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, Jun 05, 2026