Supervisor Surface Production

BHP Career Portal; Jansen; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite camp

Relocation benefits

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Supervisor Surface Production at the Jansen Mine Site, Leroy, SK, Canada, with a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation. The role emphasizes leading frontline operations, safety, and continuous improvement within a major potash project.

Relocation assistance and onsite camp are available to support the successful incumbent. This hands-on leadership position requires field presence, risk-based decision making, and the ability to respond to operational challenges in a highly regulated

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operations in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of operational risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Safety-first mindset with ability to lead teams under dynamic conditions.
• Ability to interpret data from operational technologies and digital systems.
• Experience responding to incidents and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise frontline operations to ensure safe, reliable, and productive output.
• Lead routine safety activities: pre-starts, inspections, toolbox talks, shift handovers.
• Provide visible field leadership and embed safety frameworks into daily work.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational and process safety risks.
• Respond to hazards and emergencies until relief is received.
• Prioritise work, allocate resources, and adjust plans to changing conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost safety, efficiency and performance.
• Foster a risk-aware, inclusive team culture focused on 100% safety and value.

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Job Country: Canada

Job State/Province: Saskatchewan

Job Location/Region: Jansen

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.

About Potash and the Jansen Project

Imagine being part of something truly world‑class — something shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. That’s what the Jansen Potash Project offers.

Located about 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jansen is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines on the planet. With a CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment, it represents the largest 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 ~5,500 jobs, and once operating, ~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?

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 a Supervisor Surface Production, you will play a critical role in leading frontline operations as we operationalize our surface production team from a greenfield project environment through commissioning and into operational execution. You will supervise daily activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while fostering strong engagement, discipline, and continuous improvement across your team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires visible field presence, sound risk‑based decision‑making, and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges and emergency situations in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise operational activities deliver continuous, safe, and productive operations.
• Lead routine operational and safety activities, including pre-starts, inspections, toolbox talks, and shift handovers.
• Provide visible field leadership, embedding BHP’s safety and field leadership frameworks into daily work.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational and process safety risks using BHP’s risk management framework.
• Respond to and manage hazards and emergency situations until formal relief is received.
• Prioritise work, allocate resources effectively, and adjust plans in response to changing operational conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Foster a risk-aware, inclusive, and engaged team culture focused on achieving 100% safety, 100% customer value, and 0% waste.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Proven experience supervising operations in a fixed plant, mining, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of operational risk management, process safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through dynamic operational conditions with a safety‑first mindset.
• Confidence using operational technologies and digital systems to interpret data and support decision‑making.
• Experience responding to incidents and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Strong communication, coaching, and people leadership skills that support team engagement and performance.
• Emergency response training (considered an asset).

Work Location

This position is based at our Jansen Mine Site in Leroy, SK, offering a rotational schedule of 7 days/nights on followed by 7 days/nights off. For those not living locally, BHP provides relocation assistance to the local Jansen area. Alternatively, you can enjoy the convenience and comfort of our onsite camp accommodation at Discovery Lodge during your shifts.

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.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 18, 2026.

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.