Graduate Engineer, Potash

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 This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

About the Graduate Program

The 24-month graduate program focuses on developing, engaging, managing change and achieving results. It's a balanced approach to technical and professional development to ensure you have well-rounded capabilities. This will be the cornerstone of your BHP Career.

Graduates will rotate into different teams 2-4 times, to help build technical capabilities, working relationships with new people and leadership skills. You'll be guided by our leaders as you work on real projects, offering accelerated learning and career path opportunities. Near the end of the program, you'll be provided the choice to stay in the same commodity or seek opportunities elsewhere in BHP to demonstrate all that you have learnt.

About the Role

To be considered, you will need:

A post-secondary degree obtained within the last two years or be eligible for graduation by May/June 2026 in the following disciplines:

•    Geological Engineering 

•    Geotechnical Engineering 

•    Mechanical Engineering 

•    Chemical Engineering 

•    Electrical Engineering 

•    Process Engineering 

•    Mining Engineering 

•    Environmental Engineering

•    Civil Engineering

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.

About You

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•    Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

•    Previous experience in a construction or engineering environment is a plus

You will also be:

•    A part of a global graduate program with international learning opportunities that will help shape your own development as an Engineer and provide an exposure to diverse career paths.

•    Given the opportunity to learn an operation from the beginning – through construction, 
operations readiness and into the operations ramp up.

•    Enabled and supported to solve complex problems from day one, leveraging the latest digital technologies and backed by experienced multi disciplined teams.

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.

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 are an Equal Opportunity employer and 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  

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,