Principal Health & Hygiene

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3d • Hybrid

About The Position

BHP is a global resources company with operations in over 90 locations worldwide. The Jansen Potash Project in Saskatchewan is one of the most significant potash projects globally, representing a major investment in sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. This project is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines, creating numerous jobs during construction and operation. BHP is transforming the mining industry through innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, aiming to build a smarter, safer, and more human future. The company is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment. The role is based in the Downtown Saskatoon office, with a hybrid working model (office and work from home) and requires regular travel to the Jansen Mine Site in Leroy, SK. Relocation assistance is available for successful candidates.

Requirements

• Degree in Health (for example: Psychology, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy) and/or Industrial Hygiene discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a construction, mining operational or functional heavy industry role with successful leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and joint ventures
• Working knowledge of engineering, contracts & procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, & community and risk multi-discipline workflows and interactions for large capital projects
• Experience managing change initiatives
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including functional leads on the project, clients, outside vendors and contractors
• Professional memberships with Occupational Hygiene association and/or health professional registration

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements improvements to injury management and workers compensation activities/processes to optimize the services provided to impacted workers.
• Implements improvements to existing health service provisions (e.g. pre-employment assessments) to improve their compliance and effectiveness.
• Designs and implements improvements to health related systems, processes and resources to optimize their compliance and effectiveness.
• Co-designs and implements Psychosocial Harm risk framework, take accountability for Person Centered Response and Support to optimize effectiveness and mitigate harm to impacted persons.
• Provides specialist/functional expertise to leadership on health related programs/initiatives/controls (e.g. fitness for work, fatigue management) to embed measures that create a strong health and wellbeing culture across BHP.
• Ensures hygiene sampling requirements including associated contractor management.
• Governs the development and enhancements of health and hygiene procedures and training.
• Develops health improvement strategies at BHP to effectively manage the health of personnel either on and off site (e.g. mental health strategies).
• Coordinates critical rhythms and routines that ensure an effective and efficient deployment of health and hygiene initiatives and delivery against KPIs.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and to standardize new ways of working and encourages team members to do the same.
• Embeds processes to identify waste, remove barriers and challenge current practices.
• Builds team capability through coaching, providing continuous feedback and leveraging strengths to build trust and increase performance.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• New home purchase assistance
• Temporary accommodations
• Home finding trip
• Relocation allowance
• Professional Development
• Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Inclusive Culture
• A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal