Specialist Contracts

About BHP - 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. 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.
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 again for 2026.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

Downtown, Saskatoon office, with frequent travel to Jansen Mine Site (minimum 2 days/week).  This role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.  Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations, and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.
BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.

Purpose

Reporting to Lead Contract Management this position will support the Jansen Maintenance team in the establishment, mobilization and ongoing performance management of all operational contracts.

About the Role

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Monitor performance of contract partners against contract scope and KPIs
• Support internal stakeholders on sourcing, engagement and performance management of contact partners
• Facilitate key meetings, such as pre-mobilization, safety performance, contract performance, disputes and close out.
• Support the development of work scopes and maintain risk assessments, and other contractor management documentation in conjunction with stakeholders
• Identify and execute process improvements to drive cost and productivity gains within the contract scope
• Create, maintain and manage purchase requisitions to ensure process compliance and processing efficiency.
• Manage contractor mobilization, demobilization and associated change management
• Review and facilitate timely submission of service entry sheets and invoices.
• Identify vendors for review and work with Procurement to explore alternative options.
• Maintain accurate cost data in the portfolio management system
• Advise and support quality commercial opportunities and enable timely updates to cost, schedule and budget.
• Provide inputs to support accruals and training to project owners on relevant reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Management standards across all activities.
• Manage vendor master data requests and onboard new vendors
• Attend site meetings and report/resolve issues when required and attend contractor daily toolbox talks.

About You

• Proven ability to assess, manage and advise on contract related risks, ensuring safety and compliance across contractor operations.
• Previous experience in stakeholder management including advisement on best practices for contractor sourcing, engagement, performance and risk management.
• Proven experience in contractor management and/or project management within mining or similar industries
• Tertiary qualifications are beneficial (contractor management, procurement, business, law) or similar with experience within mineral resources industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business planning/administration, finance, management control or contract management roles or related field.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on March 20, 2026.

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.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative or whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.
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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. 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.

TheBHP 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 in mid-2027, 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.