YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Manager Environment, the Environmental Specialist provides environmental expertise and support to operations and projects at the Bethune mine. The Specialist identifies environmental risks and the controls needed to eliminate or reduce them, and recommends, develops, facilitates and oversees the environmental management program to ensure compliance with the Approval to Operate and applicable laws and regulations.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expertise in response to environmental emergencies
• Lead, participate and review incident investigations and recommend corrective actions
• Develop, review and implement environmental protection plans, ensuring company and employee exposure to risks are either eliminated or minimized
• Assist in the compilation and evaluation of environmental data, including preparation of regulatory reports
• Conduct environmental inspections and follow-up on resulting actions
• Manage and execute the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) to ensure that all aspects meet the requirements of the Approval to Operate
• Prepare scopes of work and provide technical reviews of proposal as well as recommendations for contract award
• Supervise and manage contractors and consultants
• Assist with development and delivery of environmental training where required

YOU

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:

• A relevant diploma or degree in Environmental or Natural Science, Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of combined experience with focus on water/groundwater and soil sampling and analysis, wildlife and vegetation monitoring, and additional experience in the coordination of environment activities (preferably in a mining or industrial operation)
• Experience in project management, including development of work scopes for contractors and consultants
• A thorough understanding of applicable environmental regulations
• An enjoyment of field work
• The ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams to gain their commitment, confidence and awareness of high level HSE practice and standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with Aveva PI or Power BI is considered an asset
• Valid class 5 drivers licence

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

 

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by November 30, 2026.

US

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

Good People and Great Culture

Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay for Performance philosophy that includes two components, fixed (base) pay and short term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.

Supporting Benefits

A comprehensive, employer paid, benefits program which includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program PLUS great extras such as, paid work time to help out in your Community (volunteer with a sports team or a charity of your choice) and company money to allocate to your favourite charity! A Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, and the Wellness Account covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and can help pay for your gym membership.

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