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Date: 11 Feb 2025

Job Posting End Date: 26-Feb-2025; 05:59:59 GMT

Job Country: Canada

Job State/Province: Saskatchewan

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon. BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.

Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for late 2026. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages.

Work Location

Depending on the role, opportunities are available at the Jansen site and Saskatoon downtown office. Start date for this role is May 2025 and ends in August 2025 (4-month term).

About the Role

To be considered, you will need:

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:
2. Geological Engineering
3. Geotechnical Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Electrical Engineering
7. Process Engineering
8. Environmental Engineering
9. Civil Engineering

About You

1. Currently enrolled in an engineering program
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
7. Previous experience in a construction or engineering environment is a plus

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on February 25, 2025.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live.

Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process.

Additional Information

The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates.