Student, Labourer

K+S; Bethune; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Bethune, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Student Labourer for a 4-month term to assist with mine operations, focusing on safety, routine checks, and teamwork. Candidates must be enrolled in post-secondary education and return to studies in the fall. The position offers hands-on experience as well as a chance to learn from experienced staff, ensuring growth and development in a supportive environment. Applications should be submitted by January 25, 2026.

Benefits

Subsidized optional bus transportation from Moose Jaw

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid work time for community volunteering

Health Spending Account

Wellness Account for recreational items

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Relevant work experience in a similar position or industry is an asset.
• Capable of working outdoors in various temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine mine operations and oil skimming.
• Conduct area inspections and audits.
• Perform routine checks on equipment and minor maintenance.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently

Basic computer literacy

Education

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education or a skilled trade program

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

This opportunity is a 4-month term from May – August 2026, and is on-site based at the Bethune mine.

Reporting to the Wet Processing Day Support Operator, the Student, Labourer will assist with routine mine operations, including oil skimming—recovering hydrocarbon blanket fluid from the reclaim brine pond for Wellfield reuse. You will learn procedures by shadowing experienced staff and take part in safety programs. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting area inspections and audits
• Review and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Lock Out Lists
• Assisting operators as required
• Responsible for personal safety along with co-workers, reporting safety and environmental incidents, continual improvement for safe and environmentally responsible product
• Performing field rounds
• Participate in pre-job planning and conduct pre-operational checks (Visual walk-about) for operational safety of equipment
• Perform routine checks on equipment, minor maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participating in safety programs and attending training sessions
• Performing physical tasks, e.g. lifting, turning valves, climbing ladders
• Participate in team meetings and activities
• Perform area cleanup as required to maintain high housekeeping standards and limit maintenance and reliability tasks in the area as required

YOUR PROFILE

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will:

• Currently enrolled in post‑secondary education or a skilled trade program and must be returning to studies in the fall.
• Relevant work experience in a similar position or industry is an asset.
• Valid class 5 drivers licence.

Additional Skills:

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Able to recognize mechanical troubles and vehicle failure.
• Sound reasoning ability, mentally alert, good communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of self‑initiative, and be comfortable working with a team.
• Willing to accept responsibility for the safety of passengers and safe condition of vehicles.
• Capable of working independently.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Able to work in outdoor conditions and temperatures

The Bethune mine is located approximately 45‑minutes from Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Working hours are 6:45 am – 4:45 pm, Monday to Thursday. Occasional overtime may be required.

Subsidized optional bus transportation from Moose Jaw is available. Transportation from Regina or surrounding area is not provided.

Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial or official) to the application.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre‑employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by January 25, 2026.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world: We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever‑changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:

• Good People and Great Culture — Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.
• Challenge and Growth — We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.
• Valuable Compensation — Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay for Performance philosophy that includes two components, fixed (base) pay and short‑term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.
• Supporting Benefits — A comprehensive, employer‑paid, benefits program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program PLUS great extras such as, paid work time to help out in your Community (volunteer with a sports team or a charity of your choice) and company money to allocate to your favourite charity! A Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, and the Wellness Account covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and can help pay for your gym membership.