Mine General Superintendent

Nutrien; Lanigan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a senior operations leader in Saskatchewan to oversee underground mining activities, drive safety and operational excellence, and shape long-term site strategy. You will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team, manage budgets, and align with enterprise goals to deliver sustainable results.

The role requires deep mining experience, strong people leadership, and a proven track record of stakeholder and union relations, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of mining or heavy industrial experience.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong safety, performance and employee engagement focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for safe planning, coordination, and execution of all underground mining activities.
• Participate on Site Senior Leadership Team to shape strategic direction.
• Develop and execute short and long-term operational plans and budgets.
• Maintain fiscal accountability and cost management while ensuring reliability.
• Champion a Culture of Care with a safe, healthy workplace.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of leaders and staff.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

People leadership

Communication

Union relations

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree

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. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all underground mining activities, ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability of the operation.
• Actively participate as a member of the Site Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the strategic direction of the operation through informed decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and enterprise thinking. Contribute to the development of site-wide objectives, organizational initiatives, and long-term business strategies to ensure the continued success of the operation.
• Develop and execute short and long-term operational plans, ensuring organizational resources, budgets, and capital investments are effectively managed to deliver sustainable business results.
• Maintain fiscal accountability and stewardship through effective planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management while ensuring operational reliability and long-term viability of the mine.
• Champion a Culture of Care by creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace where safety is embedded in every decision and activity.
• Build, foster, and model Nutrien's Core Values across all department activities, driving a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of leaders, staff, and hourly employees to achieve and exceed site goals related to safety, production, reliability, employee engagement, and cost performance.
• Drive employee growth and organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, career development conversations, and support for training and development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, problem solving, and standardization within the site and across the Potash network.
• Partner closely with the Mill General Superintendent and other site leaders to ensure alignment and achievement of critical site performance metrics and business objectives.
• Lead labour relations activities within the department, fostering productive relationships with union leadership.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in mining or a heavy industrial environment, including at least 8 years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
• Engineering or Technical Degree from a recognized university is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, relevant industry experience, and demonstrated leadership will be given full consideration.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a complex operational setting, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and employee engagement.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop leaders through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and talent development.
• Strong knowledge of mining operations, maintenance practices, engineering principles, capital project execution, and operational risk management.
• Experience managing labour relations matters within a unionized environment.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage, inspire, and align employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex operational strategies, business priorities, and organizational changes clearly and credibly with frontline employees, union representatives, senior leadership, and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to evaluate complex issues, balance competing priorities, and drive sustainable operational results.
• Sound understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, and safety management systems.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration, build trust, and establish positive working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

What You'll Get

• Purpose-Driven Work -Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career - Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters- Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture - Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

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 will remain posted until filled. 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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