Principal Indigenous Engagement Canada

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 
 
Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon.  BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles. 

Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for late 2026. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.

Work Location

Downtown, Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Indigenous Engagement, the Principal, Indigenous Engagement, BHP Canada will lead the design and implementation of an Indigenous engagement strategy for BHP’s Potash business in Canada. The incumbent will also lead engagements with Indigenous communities and organizations in order to build trust and partnerships. Engagement efforts will focus on the following key external stakeholder groups:

• Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan and western Canada
• Indigenous businesses
• Provincial & National Indigenous organizations
• Government agencies, regulators, and non-governmental organizations
• Regional universities
• Community leaders, opinion leaders and consulting services

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively implementing BHP’s Canadian Indigenous Partnership Plan
• Promoting and implementing initiatives related to BHP’s global Indigenous Peoples Policy and Strategy, including regional plans 
• Collaboratively designing, executing and monitoring BHP’s Indigenous Social Investment strategy in Canada
• Supporting negotiations and ongoing governance of agreements with Indigenous communities and organizations 
• Leading and supporting the management of socio-environmental commitments (regulatory and voluntary) related to Indigenous communities in the area of influence of BHP Operations and developments
• Providing advisory services to other business and functional teams within BHP
• Supporting the preparation of reports, data collection, preparation of presentations and monitoring of the fulfillment of tasks related to Indigenous peoples
• Leading research and studies as required

About You

• University graduation in social sciences, business or related disciplines
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in leading Indigenous engagement strategy and delivery on resource development projects (or related projects)
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience working in Saskatchewan and western Canada
• Deep experience working with communities is required as is a track record of developing trust and strong relationships with community leaders
• A requirement of this role is to have knowledge and experience with the duty to consult, related legislation and policy and international standards for Indigenous engagement (e.g. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)
• Knowledge and experience in the mining sector is considered an asset, particularly in relation to regulatory processes, environmental assessment processes, environmental management and international standards on sustainability
• Knowledge and experience with social investment programs is considered an asset, particularly in relation to the design, management and evaluation of community investment programs
• Knowledge and experience with socio-environmental projects is considered an asset, including collaborative monitoring programs, ecosystem conservation, cultural heritage and related projects
• Experience and knowledge with the implementation of agreements, compliance mechanisms and commitment tracking is preferred
• Strategic vision and highly developed analytical skills
• Negotiation skills with communities
• Relationships with public institutions and governments
• Administration, control and management of project budgets 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed organization is an asset

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on September 10, 2024.

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 a number of 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.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected]. 

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. 

The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur late in 2026, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.