Mine Construction Captain

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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. 

What You'll Do

Reporting to the General Foreperson, Mine Production, the Construction Mine Captain provides frontline leadership for underground construction activities at Vanscoy. The role coordinates supervisors, employees, contractors, equipment and materials to complete construction work safely, efficiently and to the required quality, while minimizing impacts to ongoing mine operations.

What You Will Do

• • Provide visible, field-based safety leadership and ensure compliance with site standards, workplace rules, permits, procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Plan, coordinate and oversee underground construction work, including development support, installations, rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrades and other assigned mine projects
  • Lead and mentor Construction Supervisors and crews, set clear daily priorities, verify understanding of work plans and address performance or execution gaps promptly
  • Coordinate closely with Mine Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Ventilation, Supply Chain and project teams to align schedules, equipment, materials and labour
  • Review construction work packages, drawings, layouts, risk assessments and job plans before execution; identify field constraints and ensure changes are communicated and controlled
  • Monitor schedule, productivity, cost, quality and completion status; remove barriers and adjust resources to keep work progressing safely and efficiently
  • Maintain a strong underground presence to verify workplace conditions, construction quality, housekeeping, barricading, ground conditions and safe work practices
  • Ensure ventilation, services, access and work-area setup are suitable for the planned work, and take appropriate action when conditions change or systems are interrupted
  • Help coordinate between contractor and internal resource activities
  • Ensure employees are qualified and trained for assigned work, partnering with the Training department to close competency gaps
  • Provide clear shift handovers, daily progress updates and documentation that support continuity, accountability and timely decision-making
  • Participate in incident investigations, field-level risk reviews and corrective-action follow-up, and support continuous improvement of construction methods and work processes
  • Support emergency response and assume additional underground leadership responsibilities when required
    

What You'll Bring

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid underground supervisor certification applicable in Saskatchewan.
• At least five years of supervisory experience, including a minimum of three years of underground mining experience.
• Underground construction, mine development, rehabilitation, infrastructure installation or project-execution experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a safe work environment and the confidence to stop work when conditions or controls are not acceptable.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to engage, coach, guide and correct performance in a respectful and consistent manner.
• Ability to read and apply construction drawings, layouts, work packages, schedules and operating procedures.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic underground environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including concise shift reporting and handovers.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office 365; experience with SAP or mine planning systems is an asset.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment and working with contractors is an asset.
  
  

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 posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on November 3, 2026 (Saskatchewan time). 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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