Co-op, Continuous Improvement

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.  

Discover more about potash at Nutrien! An exciting Co-Op opportunity awaits a motivated student in our Continuous Improvement (CI) Team at our Vanscoy Potash Mine beginning May 2026 for a 16-month term. This is a temporary, full-time, hourly-paid position open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete. This position is not available for remote work.

As part of the CI group, you will play a key role in identifying inefficiencies, supporting data-driven decisions, and helping implement projects that enhance safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. This role is ideal for a student looking to gain hands-on experience in mining operations, process optimization, and lean methodologies in a dynamic underground environment.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with CI specialists, engineers, and operations teams to identify and analyze improvement opportunities.
• Lead and assist data collection, time studies, and process mapping underground.
• Support root cause analyses (RCAs) and other problem-solving initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and visual management tools to track performance metrics (KPIs).
• Help implement and monitor trials of new technologies, procedures, or workflow changes.
• Reports to the Continuous Improvement Lead

What you will bring:

• Completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate program or diploma in engineering, technology, or applied science at an accredited post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Strong written and communication skills, able to manage and coordinate discussion across diverse stakeholders
• Experience working in mining / heavy industrial environment is preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data manipulation tools is an asset.
• Willingness to work primarily underground with some surface-based responsibilities
• Willingness to comply with all site safety protocols and PPE requirements

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 will remain posted until filled. 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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