About BHP Potash – Jansen
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. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.
BHP has recently been named one of Canada’s top 100 employers for 2025. This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.
Location and Accommodations
This role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK.
If you do not currently reside within the Jansen regions, you may choose to relocate, supported by a comprehensive relocation package, or to stay in Jansen’s Discovery Lodge while on shift.
Purpose
We are excited to share that we are recruiting for permanent positions for underground Miners for our Jansen Mine. These roles are planned to begin to commence in late summer/fall 2025 and hiring will continue as we move toward Operations.
These roles will be part of our operations execution team and will be responsible for the development of our underground mining environment leading into production.
About the Role
All mining roles require demonstration of safe operating practices, a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to communicate effectively, identify and manage hazards, and adherence with work procedures & regulatory requirements.
Development Miner
- Operates LHD’s and auxiliary mobile equipment to support underground operations
- Installs, operates, and maintains ventilation systems, ground support, conveyors, and other underground infrastructure
- In operations, the role will transition to Production Miner or Underground Services Miner based on vacancy and employee skill set.
Production Miner (future role)
- Operates continuous miners and the innovative production mining system (MF460 boring machine and extendable belt system)
- Operates LHD’s and auxiliary mobile equipment to support underground operations
- Installs, operates, and maintains ventilation systems, ground support, conveyors, and other underground infrastructure
Underground Services Miner (future role)
- Operates LHD’s and auxiliary mobile equipment to support underground operations.
- Installs, operates, and maintains ventilation systems, ground support, conveyors, and other underground infrastructure.
- Receives large components from the shaft and supports underground logistics.
About You
- Must be willing and able to work in an underground mining environment
- Familiarity with work management is an asset
- Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way
- Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
- Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or escalate if needed
- Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information
Application Deadline
This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 30, 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.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
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. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.
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.
As part of our Potash culture, all employees have access to cultural leave, on-site ceremonial events and spaces, cultural and Indigenous celebrations, reconciliation and educational events, and on-site elder support. In addition, the Potash team also offers free participation to two employee resource groups namely Indigenous at BHP which is our online platform that is used to share ideas, files and important dates; and the Indigenous Action Team (IAct) which consists of Indigenous and non-Indigenous volunteers partnering together to further understand Truth & Reconciliation.
The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur late in 2026, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. 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 here.