Student, Operator

Your Responsibilities

This opportunity is a 4-month term from May – August 2026, and is on-site based at the Bethune mine.

Reporting to the Wet Processing Day Support Operator, you will assist with routine TMA operations, including oil skimming—recovering hydrocarbon blanket fluid from the reclaim brine pond for Wellfield reuse. You will learn procedures by shadowing experienced staff and take part in safety programs. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to

- Conducting area inspections and audits.

- Review and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Lock Out Lists.

- Assisting operators as required.

- Responsible for personal safety along with co-workers, reporting safety and environmental incidents, continual improvement for safe and environmentally responsible product.

- Performing field rounds.

- Participate in pre-job planning and conduct pre-operational checks (visual walk-about) for operational safety of equipment

- Perform routine checks on equipment, minor maintenance and troubleshooting.

- Participating in safety programs and attending training sessions.

- Performing physical tasks, e.g. lifting, turning valves, climbing ladders.

- Participate in team meetings and activities.

- Perform area cleanup as required to maintain high housekeeping standards and limit maintenance and reliability tasks in the area as required.

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 post-secondary education or a skilled trade program and returning to studies in the fall.

- Relevant work experience in a similar position or industry is an asset.

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

- Valid class 5 drivers licence.

Additional Skills

- Strong commitment to safety.

- Sound reasoning ability, good communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of self-initiative, and be comfortable working with a team.

- Capable of working independently.

- Basic computer literacy skills.

The Bethune mine is located approximately 45-minutes from Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Working hours are 6 45am - 4 45pm, Monday to Thursday. Occasional overtime may be required.

Subsidized bus transportation from Moose Jaw is available. Transportation from Regina or surrounding area is not provided.

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 December 28, 2025.

WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

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.