Mine Tech/Surveyor (Temporary)
Sussex, NB, CA, E4E 5L2
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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
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.
This position will be posted from March 2, 2026 - March 6, 2026.
What You'll Do:
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Engineer (Engineering Manager), this role is responsible for performing underground and surface surveying to support mining activities, special projects, and operational needs. The role involves advancing survey control, preparing layouts, maintaining plans and drawings, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This is a temporary role for approximately 12 months.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct underground and surface surveys for mine layouts, infrastructure, belt lines, subsidence monitoring, product volume estimates, and special projects, applying established surveying methods and standards.
- Advance and maintain permanent survey control throughout the mine, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Nutrien’s operational procedures.
- Install and set lasers for direction and grade; provide line, level, and check surveys to support routine development and mining activities.
- Generate and maintain maps, CAD drawings, mine plans, construction packages, and as-built documentation.
- Perform ventilation surveys and monitor mine gases using ventilation equipment.
- Assist the engineering department with installation of specialized instrumentation and ongoing data collection.
- Maintain and repair survey and laser equipment.
- Manage or coordinate multidisciplinary projects of moderate complexity within defined scope and timelines
- Provide technical support to operations, maintenance and project related activities, applying professional knowledge to recurring situations.
- Support engineering team in executing capital projects and ongoing operational activities within all disciplines
- Actively participate in site safety programs including SCORE observations, life critical assessments and planned inspections.
- Be a safety leader in working with skilled trades and technical groups.
What You'll Bring:
What You Will Bring:
- Either technical diploma or degree in Mining, Geomatics, or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
- 7+ years of heavy industrial experience within a technical role.
- Underground and shaft experience would be considered an asset.
- Minimum 5+ years of surveying experience, preferably in an underground environment, applying general survey calculations and standards.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects
- Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, and mine design/planning software.
- Knowledge and application of general survey calculations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong commitment to safety with working knowledge of OH&S, Mine, and Environmental regulations.
- Creative and innovative-problem solving skills.
- Safety commitment and leadership.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage recurring tasks and moderate complexity projects.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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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.
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