Principal Projects

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!

The Legacy Assets Canada Projects team is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of capital projects across BHPs legacy sites in Canada. As Principal Projects you will play a key leadership role in planning and delivering projects from concept through to construction and handover ensuring strong outcomes across safety scope schedule quality budget and stakeholder engagement.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects that contribute to environmental stewardship mine closure reclamation and asset management across multiple Canadian locations. You will partner with contractors consultants regulators community stakeholders and internal teams to deliver projects that create long-term value while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Working in a dynamic environment you will bring practical project delivery expertise strong field execution capability and a collaborative leadership style that supports continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Lead the planning and execution of capital projects across BHPs Legacy Assets sites in Canada.
• Manage contractor onboarding mobilization field supervision and contract performance to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Oversee project scope schedule budget risk and overall performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide visible field leadership to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and in accordance with approved plans permits specifications and BHP standards.
• Coordinate and influence a broad range of stakeholders including contractors consultants regulators community representatives and internal functions.
• Support risk identification assessment and mitigation while promoting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead procurement activities including scope development tendering bid evaluation and contractor selection.
• Review engineering drawings specifications and construction plans to enhance constructability execution efficiency and risk management.
• Provide project reporting performance updates and leadership throughout project execution.
• Foster a culture built on safety accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

You are an experienced project professional with a demonstrated ability to lead complex capital projects and manage multiple stakeholders in industrial construction environmental or mining-related environments.

Your background may include:

• Demonstarted experience in project delivery construction management mine closure or reclamation civil earthworks water management industrial construction or related sectors.
• Proven success managing contractors and coordinating field-based project execution activities.
• Well-developed capability in managing project scope schedule budget and risk.
• Experience working within regulated environments and collaborating with regulators consultants contractors and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety management systems and field execution practices.
• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

The following qualifications would be beneficial:

• Experience with water management infrastructure tailings storage facilities civil works industrial facilities environmental remediation or reclamation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and independently managing complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (.) Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) Project Management Professional (PMP) trade certification or a similar professional designation.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

$151200 - $189000

The starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience education internal equity and market considerations.

This permanent full-time role is based in Elliot Lake Ontario Canada and primarily supports project planning and execution activities at the Elliot Lake site.

The position also supports BHP Legacy Assets projects across Canada including locations in British Columbia Quebec and Nova Scotia. Travel to these sites may be required depending on project portfolio needs and business priorities.

With operations worldwide BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether its 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 thats truly yours.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026 a testament of our dedication to fostering a positive diverse and rewarding work environment.

If youre looking for a place where your work has purpose your growth is supported and your impact is real this could be your next step.

At BHP we understand that to bring your best you need to feel your best. Thats 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: We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and free to express their authentic identity.

And so much more!

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.

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