Shaft General Foreperson

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

The Shaft General Foreman will report to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent.

What you will do:

• Oversee and provide direction to Shaft Supervision and Shaft Planner

• Carry out duties following Nutrien safety principles and priorities

• Maintain knowledge of and comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Company Policies and Procedures, and laws and regulations

• Collaboratively work with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and Planning teams to develop, support, and accomplish personal, team, and site goals and targets

• Actively promote and engage in continuous improvement of shaft and hoist processes

• Be responsible for efficient execution of all Shaft and Hoist activities to meet the needs of the Allan site

• Ensure the function and reliability of hoist and shaft assets

• Actively participate in site safety programs

• Optimizes scheduling daily downtime to complete required inspections and maintenance in the area while still achieving site production targets

• Participates in regular shutdown coordination and extended down planning to effectively use all shutdown time taking into account corporate guidance and site production forecasting

• Timely and effectively communicates and submits reports to regulatory agencies and senior leadership

• Manages systems to track hoist metrics of reliability, utilization and availability

What you will bring:

• 7-10 years of industry experience of which several were spent in the shaft area

• Underground Supervisor ticket is required or if not currently held must be eligible to acquire the ticket

• Journeyperson, Related Technical diploma, or Engineering degree would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of shaft and hoisting systems, including maintenance

• Good understanding of mining operations

• Complex decision-making abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills

• Desire to continue expanding knowledge and support continuous improvement

• Change leader to new ideas

• Collaborative and Team-Driven

• Knowledge in the use of EAM Oracle or similar asset management programs

• Competent with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Training in maintenance and reliability would be considered an asset

• High level of professionalism

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on May 15, 2025 (Saskatchewan time). In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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