Business Analyst Mining Operations

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.

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst (Mining Operations) to join our IT Business Process & Value Realization team in Sudbury, Ontario or Toronto, Ontario. This role is a 18 month-fixed term position. As a/an Business Analyst you will play a critical role in supporting the successful design, validation, testing, and business readiness activities for the IT Foundation (IT complete Carveout Program) within the IT Business Change & Value Realization function.

This position partners closely with IT, Business Process Owners, Business Process Delegates, Business Units, Business Process Analysts, training and communications teams, and functional SMEs to ensure end?to?end process representation, readiness, and value capture across global operations

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Represent the assigned business process end?to?end within the IT Foundation Program.
• Ensure and guarantee alignment between IT and Mining Operations Business stakeholders on process, scope, requirements, and readiness.
• Participate hands?on in building test scenarios, test scripts, and test data.
• Execute testing cycles, document outcomes, identify defects, and support defect resolution.
• Collaborate with IT and business SMEs to validate system behavior against business requirements.
• Plan, Develop, review, and validate training materials for functional teams.
• Support live training delivery, attendance tracking, and learner readiness.
• Support data cleansing, validation, and preparation activities needed for cutover and testing. Define a contingency plan for all critical activities.
• Mapping and Manage the Enterprise Initiatives in VBM to support anticipate the potential risks in the Program with Vale Base Metals
• Support any other change in management, training, communication, testing, or readiness activities required by the program.

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Vacation pay
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

• Mining related degree or equivalent

• SAP implementation experience (ideal: SAP 2014 or major upgrades)
• OR heavy SAP operational use + desire to move into IT
• OR very senior candidates looking for a high-impact, career?accelerating role

• Analytical, structured thinker
• Negotiation ability (push back appropriately)
• Strong cross-functional communication
• Ability to connect the dots across systems and teams

Why Sudbury Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence.

The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

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.

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