Principal Project Controls & Analysis (Performance)

BHP Group; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Domestic relocation assistance

Home purchase assistance

Job summary

BHP Group in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, seeks a Principal Project Controls & Analysis (Performance) to drive project performance across the Jansen Potash Project portfolio. Based in Saskatoon, you will be part of the Jansen Project Controls & Analysis team, delivering data-driven insights and performance improvements for major capital projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and applying robust controls to support decision-making and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating project controls and performance management on major capital projects.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive data-driven decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, construction, or oil and gas sectors.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of project delivery and BHP operating model to improve decision-making and project performance.
• Lead and support project performance initiatives to deliver value.
• Apply and support change management methodologies across projects.
• Analyze project data to provide insights for governance and decision-making.
• Develop clear reports and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to project teams on controls and performance improvements.
• Support quality monitoring and assurance processes within PC&A.
• Foster trust, collaboration, safety, and performance across project teams.

Job description

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Principal Project Controls & Analysis (Performance)

Date: 26 Aug 2026

Job Country: Canada

About BHP

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.
In Canada, our presence is growing with the development of one of the most significant potash projects in the world: Jansen. This project reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and economic growth.
Come and be part of this success!

About Potash and the Jansen Project

Imagine being part of something truly world-class, something that’s shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. That’s what the Jansen Potash Project offers.
Located about 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jansen is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines in the world. At approximately US$15.3 billion investment, it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada.
Beyond its scale, Jansen will create lasting value for people and communities. The project is expected to support approximately 5,500 jobs during construction and around 900 permanent roles once production begins.
Whether you’re looking to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, or be part of a legacy project, Jansen could be the place where it all begins.

Why BHP?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world-class project like Jansen, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.
If you're looking for a place where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is real, this could be your next step.

The Challenge Ahead

As the Principal Project Controls & Analysis (PC&A) – Performance, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of BHP’s Potash project portfolio. Based in Saskatoon, you will be part of the Jansen Project Controls & Analysis team, helping to drive project performance, enable effective decision-making, and contribute to the successful execution of major capital projects.
This is an opportunity for an experienced project professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving project outcomes through data-driven insights, performance management, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement. You will work across diverse project functions, helping teams navigate complexity while fostering a culture aligned with BHP’s Charter Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply a strong understanding of business context, project delivery, and BHP’s operating model to improve decision-making, productivity, and project performance.
• Lead and support project performance initiatives that generate value and contribute to successful project and program outcomes.
• Apply, evaluate, and support change management methodologies, tools, and processes across projects.
• Analyze project data and performance information to provide meaningful insights that support project management, governance, and decision-making.
• Develop and present clear, well-structured reports and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide specialist guidance to project teams in resolving project controls challenges while promoting continuous improvement practices.
• Support quality monitoring activities and contribute to PC&A functional assurance processes that drive project improvements.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, safety, and performance across the project team.

What You'll Bring to the Role

You are an experienced project controls, project performance, construction, or major projects professional who can confidently influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes through strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, or major capital projects.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships across multidisciplinary project teams and influence outcomes through collaboration.
• Experience within industries such as mining, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, forestry, utilities, transportation, or oil and gas.
• A track record of working in complex project environments and contributing to successful project delivery.
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Construction Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Professional certifications or qualifications related to project controls, cost engineering, project management, or performance management are considered an asset.

Work Location

This position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and supports the Jansen Potash Project portfolio. Working hours are 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.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
• Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
• Inclusive Culture: We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

And so much more!

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

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.
We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].
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.