Underground Miners/Operators | Talent Pool

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Come and be a part of this success!

About PotashThe 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.

Location and AccommodationsThis role will be based at the Jansen Mine Site located in Leroy, SK. The work schedule for this role will be seven days on, seven days off.  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. 

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. 

PurposeWe are excited to share that we are recruiting for permanent positions for underground Miners for our Jansen Mine. 

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 RoleAll 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

About Our ProcessAt 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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs' portal.

Supporting a Diverse WorkforceAt 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.

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 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.