Solution Mining Engineer - 18 Month Term

Based at the Bethune mine, The Solution Mining Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of operating potash solution mining caverns and associated infrastructure within the Mining Department.  The Solution Mining Engineer, along with other engineering and operations staff, will form a team responsible for the creation and operation of these caverns. As part of the initial training for this role, the Solution Mining Engineer will complete the on-site Production Operator, Mining training program. This 15 week program will provide the Solution Mining Engineer with a mix of classroom based and hands-on field experience to learn the Solution Mining process, equipment and team structure first hand.

The successful candidate will:

• Review sample data, trends and down hole wireline logs

• Plan and schedule wireline logging and service rig workovers as necessary

• Provide technical guidance to the Wellfield Supervisor and Production Operators

• Provide support for the Mining Operations department related to field equipment or operations decisions

• Assist in the creation and updates of operations-related documentation

• Provide design input for new Mining facilities and infrastructure

• Assist with Management-of-Change and continuous improvement initiatives within the Mining Department

• Provide procurement support for materials and services required for ongoing operations

• Assist with field operations tasks on occasion, as required

• Support operations by participating in an on-call engineer/supervisor rotation

At K+S Potash Canada, we’re building more than just a world-class potash operation. We’re creating opportunities for our people, our communities, and our planet. Guided by our global values, we dig deeper and reach higher, turning challenges into opportunities with innovation, collaboration, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

In a career with K+S, you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where safety, innovation, and teamwork come first, and where teams consistently act with focus, accountability and connection to drive stronger results.

• Community-minded and globally connected
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Culture rooted in clear principles that help us work better together
• Focus on inclusive policies and growing diversity in our workplace

Challenge and Growth

We believe in unlocking your potential through training, mentorship, and career advancement.

• Professional development programs
• Recognition for your contributions

Valuable Rewards

We take care of our people with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Market-aligned salaries and performance bonuses
• Generous employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement plan contributions that grow with your career

Benefits that Support You

Our benefits go beyond the basics, supporting your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents, paid work time to volunteer in your community, and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

Build your future with us!

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:

• B.Sc. in Engineering, Geology/Geoscience or a relevant technical/scientific field.

• Ability to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) or a relevant professional regulatory association is an asset.

• 1-3 years of experience in mining, drilling, production engineering or related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.

• Experience with data management and analysis tools such as Pi Historian, PowerBi, MiniTab, Python or RapidMiner is an asset.

• Strong communications and time management skills.

• Able to write easily understandable technical reports.

• Ability to work within a team environment as well as complete independent work assignments.

• Able to adapt to changing priorities and challenges.

• Able to safely work in an industrial atmosphere where equipment such as piping, valves and pumps are present.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive within the mine site.

• Must be authorized to legally work in Canada.

• Successful candidates must be eligible to travel outside of Canada as travel may be required.

This position may be required to participate in an Engineer Rotation Program.

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

To be considered for this role please apply by July 1, 2026

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.