Posted 2 months ago
Shaft Inspector (Contract)
@ Hays
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a contract Shaft Inspector for Vale, a nickel and critical minerals producer, to inspect mine shaft infrastructure and hoisting systems. The role runs to an end of contract in July 2027 and pays $41.00 per hour. The posting asks for 6 to 18 months of experience and a high school diploma.
Pay:
$41 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine inspections of mine shafts and hoisting systems
- Identify and document structural, mechanical and safety deficiencies
- Monitor shaft conditions and assess risks
- Verify quality of shaft maintenance and repair work
- Maintain inspection records and regulatory documentation
Requirements summary:
- 6 to 18 months of relevant experience
- High school diploma
- Knowledge of regulatory and company safety standards
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 247 |
Your new company
Join one of the world's leading producers of nickel and a major supplier of critical minerals that support electrification, battery technology, and the global energy transition. With operations across Canada and internationally, Vale is committed to responsible mining, innovation, safety, and sustainable development. The company offers employees the opportunity to work on large-scale mining projects while contributing to the future of critical mineral production.
Your new role
The Shaft Inspector is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating the condition and integrity of mine shaft infrastructure, hoisting systems, and associated shaft facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and safe operating practices. The incumbent conducts routine inspections, identifies deficiencies, recommends corrective actions, and supports maintenance and operational teams to ensure the safe and reliable operation of shaft systems.
What you'll need to succeed
- Conduct routine inspections of mine shafts, shaft infrastructure, hoisting systems, and conveyances to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Identify, document, and report structural, mechanical, and safety deficiencies, while recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor shaft conditions and assess risks to ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and company standards.
- Verify the quality and completion of shaft maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Health & Safety teams to support continuous improvement and safe shaft operations.
- 6–18 months experience
- High school diploma
What you'll get in return
$41.00 per hour
End of Contract Jul 2027What you need to do now
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