Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture.

Compass

Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Pan Operator to join the team at our Mechanical Evaporation Plant in Unity, SK.

Located in the western part of Saskatchewan, Compass Minerals’ Unity Mechanical Evaporation Plant is one of the company’s four mechanical evaporation plants. The plant produces and packages a wide variety of salt products including water conditioning salt, bulk salt, food-grade salt and salt for agriculture.

The Unity Evaporation

Plant is located in a friendly community of 2,500 that loves hockey and curling, situated in the beautiful big-sky prairies, an hour from North Battleford and a 2 hour drive from Saskatoon. We’re proud to be one of Unity’s steadfast employers.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

- Operate and monitor evaporator systems and associated equipment, including dryers, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
- Maintain optimal evaporator performance by monitoring, interpreting, and adjusting operating parameters and process controls.




- Conduct salt quality testing, including purity and spin tests, analyze results, and make process adjustments as required.
- Maintain accurate operating records, logs, and reports related to evaporator system performance.
- Perform routine inspections, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs to support safe and efficient operations.
- Interpret and follow operating procedures, manufacturer specifications, and technical instructions.
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including secure work practices and equipment procedures.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of operational issues in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
- Assist with maintenance activities and plant shutdown work as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What should you bring to the role?

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Fourth Class Interprovincial Power Engineer Certificate preferred.
- Experience with evaporator and vacuum systems in a process or industrial environment.
- Knowledge of process equipment, control systems, and filter dryers.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Mechanical aptitude or experience is considered an asset.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable transportation.





What will you like about us?

- Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
- Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
- Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contribution.
- Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
- Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
- Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
- Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

- This is a Monday-Friday position 8hr per day, or as designated by the collective agreement

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].

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