Principal Operations, Legacy Assets Canada

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.

With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

Why BHP?

At BHP, we are transforming the way mining is done. We embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusion to build a smarter, safer, and more human future.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026, a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment. At BHP, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, performance, and collaboration.

The Challenge Ahead

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the integrated management of BHP’s Canada operations.

As Principal Operations ,

Legacy Assets Canada you will work across teams and regions to coordinate planning, reporting, and performance, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement across the legacy asset portfolio.

You will partner with site teams, technical specialists, and stakeholders to align ways of working, strengthen governance, and support safe, efficient delivery of operational and project activities. This is a highly collaborative role with exposure to strategic planning, risk management, and operational improvement initiatives across North America.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead coordination and integration across Canada Operations, including:

• Supporting planning, reporting, and action tracking to enable effective delivery
• Managing contractor-related activities, including acting as Contract Manager for Island Copper operations
• Coordinating budget tracking, forecasting, and planning inputs across life-of-asset and medium-term plans
• Facilitating risk, HSE, compliance, and contractor management processes with internal and external stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the BHP Operating System and Canada team priorities
• Supporting projects, technical studies, audits, and site-based initiatives
• Coordinating site visits, leadership engagements, and stakeholder tours across locations

What You’ll Bring To The Role

You are a highly organized and collaborative professional with a strong operational mindset and the ability to connect teams and processes.

You Will Bring

• Experience in mining, projects, geoscience, environmental management, closure, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and geographies
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and technical teams
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work Location

This role can be based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or Elliot Lake, Ontario, and will require travel to sites across Canada and the United States.

Total Rewards

The starting annual salary range for this role is $145,600 - 182,000 CAD. Additional rewards include a short-term incentive bonus program, health plan, personal spending account, dental, life insurance, and pension.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on July 16, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance.

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth
• Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s competitive benefits, international career pathways, or the opportunity to contribute to world-class operations, at BHP you can shape a career that’s truly yours. 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.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at View email address on ca.workus.org .