About BHP At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.
About BHP At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.
In Canada, our presence is growing with the development of one of the most significant potash projects in the world: Jansen.
This project reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and economic growth.
Come and be part of this success!
About Potash And The Jansen Project Imagine being part of something truly world-class, something that’s shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource development. That's what the Jansen Potash Project offers.
Located about 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Jansen is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines in the world.
At approximately US$15.3 billion investment, it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewan's history, and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada.
Beyond its scale, Jansen will create lasting value for people and communities. The project is expected to support thousands of jobs during construction and hundreds of permanent roles once production begins.
Whether you’re looking to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, or be part of a legacy project, Jansen could be the place where it all begins.
Why BHP? With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the chance to be part of a world-class project like Jansen, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours.
We are proud to be recognized as one of
Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026,
a testament of our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.
If you're looking for a place where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is real, this could be your next step.
The Challenge Ahead As
Lead Risk Management , you will play a critical leadership role in supporting the successful delivery of one of Canada's most significant mining and infrastructure developments.
Leading a team of risk professionals, you will drive project and portfolio risk governance, assurance, and risk management practices across the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage uncertainty, strengthen decision making, and help deliver safe, sustainable, and value-focused outcomes.
This is an opportunity for an experienced risk management professional who enjoys partnering across complex project environments, influencing senior stakeholders, developing high-performing teams, and building a strong risk-aware culture. You will contribute directly to project performance by ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed, mitigated, and communicated while supporting strategic investment and delivery decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for project and portfolio risk management, governance, and assurance activities.
Facilitate the application of risk assessment methodologies, tools, and techniques to identify, analyse, and manage project risks across the lifecycle.
Provide expert guidance on risk management practices and challenge project teams to strengthen risk controls and mitigation strategies.
Monitor and report on project risk performance, supporting safe delivery, schedule integrity, budget performance, and project outcomes.
Partner with project and business stakeholders to support risk-informed decision making and effective management of emerging and interconnected risks.
Establish and govern risk management standards, practices, and review processes across programs and portfolios.
Conduct portfolio benchmarking, identify key investment drivers, and support project prioritization and portfolio decision making.
Facilitate workshops, presentations, and risk reviews that engage stakeholders and enable meaningful discussion and action.
Promote a strong risk-aware culture by embedding BHP's risk framework and encouraging continuous learning and improvement.
Support the delivery of safe, sustainable, customer-focused outcomes while driving operational excellence and value creation.
What You'll Bring To The Role You are an experienced leader with a robust background in project risk management and a proven ability to influence outcomes within complex project or portfolio environments.
You Will Bring
Extensive experience as a risk management practitioner within large-scale projects, major infrastructure, engineering, resources, mining, construction, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience leading a risk management function and developing high-performing teams.
Strong project management knowledge and an understanding of project
📌 Lead Risk Management Potash (Saskatoon)
🏢 BHP
📍 Saskatoon