Specialist Continuous Improvement
Canada
About BHP - Jansen
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. 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.
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 again for 2026. This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.
Work Location
This role is flexible to be based out of Saskatoon or the Jansen Mine site. This position will require regular travel to the Jansen Mine Site (if based out of Saskatoon).
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.
Purpose
This Specialist drives continuous improvement across the Jansen value chain - from mining through processing, logistics, and customer delivery by systematically identifying and eliminating bottlenecks through data gathering, analysis, and structured problem solving. This role combines structured problem-solving with hands-on field engagement to uncover root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and embed a culture of operational excellence. Success means not only meeting production targets but continuously raising performance standards through data-driven insights and iterative improvement cycles.
About the Role
- Apply an understanding of end-to-end Value Chain to enhance efficiency, drive optimisation, and maximise value.
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across mining, hoisting, processing, and logistics using structured problem-solving.
- Engage in the field to validate issues, gather insights, and collaborate with operators and supervisors.
- Lead root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and maintain a Continuous Improvement pipeline aligned with ramp-up and steady-state production goals.
- Analyze equipment and productivity data (e.g., borers, hoists, conveyors) including data cleansing and preparation, and apply BHP’s Time Usage Model (TUM) to assess utilization and reliability.
- Develop performance metrics and benchmarks that align with ramp‑up and steady‑state goals, enabling consistent constraint management and improvement
- Help design dashboards and KPIs to visualize performance, track improvement impact and enable data-driven decisions.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, operations, and planning teams to integrate improvements.
- Support inputs and assumptions for integrated planning routines and capacity modeling.
- Standardize successful practices through visual management and documented procedures to sustain gains.
- Apply systems thinking and Theory of Constraints (TOC) to diagnose constraints and unlock capacity across mining, hoisting, processing, and logistics.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial, Mining, or related technical discipline.
- Background in mining, processing operations, capacity modeling, and/or integrated planning.
- Strong skills in data gathering, cleansing, and analysis.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills for equipment performance and productivity.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (PDCA, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Proficiency using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) to build operational dashboards and translate analysis into actionable insights.
- Demonstrated growth mindset—curiosity, reflective practice, ownership, accountability, and adaptability—with a track record of coaching others and embedding CI principles into daily routines.
Application Deadline
This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on March 25, 2026.
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. The outcome of these checks is not determinative or whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.
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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.