Student, Geology

This is Us

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.

Your Responsibilities

This position is for a 4-month term from May – August. 2026. On-site based at the Saskatoon Head Office.

Reporting to Manager of Geology, you will be responsible for supporting the Manager and Project Geologist with ongoing mine development and directional drilling activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Log, photograph and sample core, perform core splitting, and down hole geophysical log interpretation.

- Complete core logging historical core and clay testing.

- Work with Geology team to upload and QA/QC the geologic data management systems.

- Assist with well site geological chip categorization and logging.

- Directional drilling data management.

- Additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

What we offer

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world: We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a role with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth and potential through training.

Requirements

Your Profile

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Geology program in year 3 or 4.

- Must be returning to fulltime studies in the fall.

- Previous summer employment experience is preferred.

- Basic understanding of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Mining experience or directional drilling experience is preferred.

- Experience with geophysical log interpretation is an asset.

- Database experience would be a plus.

- Moderate to strong abilities in Microsoft Office including Excel.

- Authorized to legally work in Canada.

- Valid Class 5 Drivers license is required.

Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial or official) to the application.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by January 15, 2026.