Specialist Mine Planning

BHP Group • Canada • 3d ago

About BHP

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.

In Canada, our presence is growing with the development of one of the most significant potash projects in the world; Jansen. This project reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and economic growth.

About Potash and the Jansen Project

Imagine being part of something truly world-class, something that’s shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. That’s what the Jansen Potash Project offers.

Located about 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jansen is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines on the planet. With a CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment, it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada.

But Jansen is more than a mine; it’s a long-term opportunity to build something meaningful. During construction, it will create around 5,500 jobs, and once in operation, 900 permanent roles. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, contribute to a sustainable future, or be part of a legacy project, Jansen could be the place where it all begins.

Why BHP?

At BHP, we are transforming the way mining is done. We embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusion to build a smarter, safer, and more human future.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025, a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment. At BHP, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, performance, and collaboration.

Work Location

This role is flexible to be based out of Saskatoon or the Jansen Mine site. This position will require weekly travel to the Jansen Mine Site (if based out of Saskatoon).

For those not living locally, BHP provides relocation assistance to the local Jansen area. Alternatively, you can enjoy the convenience and comfort of our onsite camp accommodation at Discovery Lodge during your shifts.

The Challenge Ahead

Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Planning, the Specialist Mine Planning builds mine production plans and schedules, contributing to design and coordinating infield execution, to deliver productivity targets in tactical time horizons for an underground potash mine site.

Focus in the 2-week time horizon, including driving operational readiness of systems and processes, and optimization of mine plans to support decision making for mine progression.

In this role, you will:

Develop and deliver 2-week plans for mine development and continuous miner production, ensuring alignment with the 3-month plan and business objectives.
Support execution teams with close routines and clear roll-out of the plan. Understand field conditions to suggest improvements for risks impacting safety and compliance to plan.
Analyze data to identify relevant changes, drivers and inputs critical to developing robust forecasting and estimating costs.
Interpret data from the outcomes and performance of mining operations, challenging inputs identifying bottlenecks, and suggesting iterations to the strategic mine plan to improve safety and target productivity, creating improved alignment between plans and actuals, and data-driven decision making.
Deliver safe and geotechnical compliant underground mine designs in accordance with jurisdictional guidelines and functional/operational inputs to support safe mine progression.
Facilitate cross-functional integration of readiness activities across mine planning to ensure seamless transition into operations.
Identify and manage readiness risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities through structured assessments and stakeholder engagement.
Ensure readiness deliverables are tracked, reported, and validated through structured tools and dashboards, enabling transparent progress monitoring and informed decision-making.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

2+ years experience in underground mine engineering, mine planning, or comparable experience - potash preferred
Strategic thinker with a practical, execution-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficient in leveraging digital tools and dashboards to track readiness progress, support data-informed decision-making, and ensure transparency across teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
Degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or comparable discipline preferred
Experience with Deswik software considered an asset

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on May 31, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance.

Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth

Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements

Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity

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 several 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.

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world‑class project like Jansen, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours.

If you’re looking for a place where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is real, this could be your next step.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com.

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. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.