Principal Operation Readiness (24 month term)

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 mid-2027. 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.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers for 2025.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

This position will be based in Saskatoon. The associated work schedule will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

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.

Purpose

BHP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Operational Readiness to lead and coordinate readiness activities for the Jansen Project in Saskatchewan — one of the most significant potash developments globally. This role is critical in ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-integrated transition from project delivery into full operations.

You will work cross-functionally with teams across operations, maintenance, technology, HSE, and projects to drive alignment, identify gaps, and implement solutions that support a successful ramp-up and long-term operational excellence.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the Operational Readiness strategy for Jansen Stage 1 and beyond.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration of readiness activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Support and coordinate Operation Completion Certification (OCC) activities, including verification of asset readiness, system functionality, and documentation to enable safe handover to operations.
• Identify and manage readiness risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities through structured assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver readiness plans, tools, and processes that support safe and stable operations.
• Provide leadership and coaching to readiness teams and contribute to capability development across the site.
• Support the transition of project assets, systems, and people into the operational environment.
• Ensure readiness deliverables are tracked, reported, and validated through structured tools and dashboards, enabling transparent progress monitoring and decision-making.

About You

• Proven experience in operational readiness, project delivery, or operational leadership within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Hands-on experience in potash mill operations and/or underground mine operations is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of production systems, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with a practical mindset and a focus on execution.
• Experience working in large-scale capital projects or greenfield operations is highly desirable.
• Proficient in leveraging digital tools and dashboards to drive transparency, track readiness progress, and support data-informed decision-making.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on October 6, 2025. 

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 Workplace

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 inclusion@bhp.com.

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 in mid-2027, 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.