Specialist Contracts | 12-Month Fixed-Term

BHP; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Relocation benefits

Job summary

BHP in Canada is seeking a Lead Contract Management professional to support the Jansen Maintenance team in establishing and mobilizing operational contracts. The role involves coordinating with internal stakeholders and contractors across site and remote locations, with a focus on safety, compliance, and cost control.

This 12-month fixed-term position requires solid experience in contract management within mining, strong communication, and the ability to drive performance through KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess, manage and advise on contract risks while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Experience in stakeholder management and contractor sourcing, engagement, and risk management.
• Experience in contractor management and project management in mining or similar industries.
• Tertiary qualifications in contract management, procurement, business, or law are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of contract partners against scope and KPIs.
• Support sourcing, engagement, and performance management of contractors.
• Facilitate meetings including pre-mobilization, safety, and close-out.
• Develop work scopes and maintain risk assessments with stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Manage purchase requisitions and ensure process compliance.

Skills

Contract risk management

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Project management

Mining experience

Legal/contract knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

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.

About BHP

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.

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 world’s largest potash mines. With a US$15.3 billion investment, it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada.

But Jansen is more than a mine; it’s a long-term opportunity to build something meaningful. During construction, it will create around 5,500 jobs and once operations are fully ramped up, 900 permanent roles. Whether you're looking to grow your career, contribute to a sustainable future, or be part of a legacy project, Jansen could be the place where it all begins.

Why BHP?

At BHP, we are transforming the way mining is done. We embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusion to build a smarter, safer, and more human future.

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. At BHP, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, performance, and collaboration.

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. Regular weekly overnight stays at Jansen Mine Site are required.

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.

The Challenge Ahead

Reporting to the Lead Contract Management, this 12-month fixed-term role offers the opportunity to support the Jansen Maintenance team in the establishment, mobilization, and ongoing performance management of operational contracts.

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.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 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 5 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 September 16, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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

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.

Why Not You?

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.

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.

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].

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.