Mine Engineer-in-Training

Nutrien Ltd.; Rocanville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in Saskatchewan is seeking a Mine Engineer to support underground operations and capital projects. You will contribute to ground control, rock mechanics, and ventilation while coordinating with a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and a strong safety mindset in a dynamic mining environment; you may supervise employees and external contractors, drive improvements, and collaborate on cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mine or geological engineering.
• Eligible for professional engineer in Saskatchewan.
• Minimum 3 years in underground mines.
• Proficient in rock mechanics and ventilation.
• Experience with Deswik, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Amine.

Responsibilities

• Support mine operations across multiple roles.
• Assist in geotechnical tasks, rock mechanics, and ventilation.
• Identify capital needs and participate in troubleshooting.
• Potential to supervise employees and external contractors.
• Collaborate on cross-functional mine projects.
• Identify and manage capital, ops, and improvement needs.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Underground mining

Rock mechanics

Mine ventilation

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related

Tools

Deswik

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Amine

Office Suite

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

What You'll Do

• Complete tasks in support of mine operations in various capacities
• Areas of responsibility may include working in technical support functions of Mine Operations and Capital Projects, including geotechnical tasks (ground control and rock mechanics), ventilation, or detailed mine design
• Tasks may include completing proactive designs, identification of capital requirements, and assisting in short term troubleshooting to ensure the mine is able to operate reliably.
• Opportunity to supervise employees and external contractors.
• Work on cross-functional team projects for the mine.
• Identify and manage operational, capital and business improvement requirements to execute mine development and production activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in underground operating mine sites (preferred).
• Technical proficiency in Rock Mechanics and Mine Ventilation preferred.
• Proficiency with Deswik, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Amine, or alternate drafting and mining software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead and develop people.
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to work underground.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. (Saskatchewan Time). In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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