Sr. Safety & Health Manager, Potash

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Sr. Safety & Health Manager for Potash to lead governance and strategy across the Potash segment.

You will drive safety programs, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, and leadership development, with travel to sites as needed, to strengthen a culture of safety across our facilities and teams. With 10+ years in safety/health and a strong track record in heavy industry, you will partner with site leadership and SHES partners to deliver results that

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health (preferred) or related field.
• Health and Safety professional designation or certification is desired.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years directly supporting frontline safety/health matters.
• Progressive leadership roles in safety and health within agricultural, mining or chemical processing.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale safety initiatives in heavy industrial environments, across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the assigned operating segment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to governance and continual improvement of safety and health within Nutrien Way for risk mitigation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate material safety and health risks for Potash operations.
• Develop and improve strategic safety and health programs and leadership development.
• Support regulatory compliance by monitoring and responding to changes.
• Provide expertise on safety risks to SHES partners as requested.
• Contribute to assurance activities focused on safety and health risk management.
• Lead and coordinate industrial hygiene and occupational health for Potash segment.
• Engage external stakeholders to advance safety and health objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence at all levels

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Education

Undergraduate degree in safety and health (preferred) or related field

Health and Safety professional designation or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Safety & Health Manager, Potash

Requisition ID: 34492

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Job Type: Full Time

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:

• Contribute to the governance and continual improvement of the safety and health components of the Nutrien Way (our integrated management system) to support effective mitigation of material risks
• Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of material safety and health risks, taking a One Nutrien approach, but with primary focus on supporting the Potash operating segment
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve strategic safety and health programs and initiatives, contributing to leadership capability development and fostering a continually evolving positive safety culture
• Support regulatory compliance by monitoring, reporting, and responding to regulatory changes affecting safety and health
• Provide expertise on material safety and health risks and controls to the assigned operating segments as requested through the operating segment SHES business partners
• Contribute expertise to assurance activities focused on managing safety and health risks and opportunities, with a primary focus on the assigned operating segment
• Lead and coordinate the industrial hygiene and occupational health program for the Potash operating segment
• Engage external stakeholders relevant to the assigned operating segment, with the knowledge of the business partner, to advance safety and health objectives

Maintain a regular presence at Nutrien operating sites, with travel required to support safety and health initiatives, engage with site teams, and provide subject matter expertise.

What You'll Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health (preferred) or a related field
• Health and Safety professional designation or certification is desired
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years directly supporting the front-line on safety and health matters and programs
• Progressive leadership roles in safety and health within the agricultural, mining or chemical processing
• Proven experience leading large-scale safety and health initiatives in heavy industrial environments, especially in mining, manufacturing, or chemical operations, and ideally across multiple sites
• A good working knowledge of safety and health regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the assign operating segment
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and assurance activities, supporting the role’s focus on mitigating material risks
• Experience in industry advocacy and collaborative problem-solving
• Competency and confidence in Microsoft Office Suite and associated systems

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does.Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees andshareholders, our communities, and the planet.