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Student, Survey Technologist

Bethune, SK
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

This is Us

We enrich life through the sustainable extraction and refinement of minerals to indispensable products and through our working environment, which is unique. Because it stands for everything that really matters in life: Trust, team spirit and meaningfulness for 11,000 employees at 51 locations on five continents. Welcome to K + S.

Your Responsibilities

This opportunity is a 4-month term from May – August 2026, and is based at the Bethune mine site.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Surveying, the Student, Survey Technologist will assist with:

  • Monthly bathymetric volume surveys of Cooling Ponds via sonar.
  • Monthly warehouse product volume surveys via 3D scanning.
  • Ground Disturbance Permitting as requested.
  • Line locating of KSPC facilities for a Saskatchewan 1st Call request.
  • RPAS LiDAR projects as required.
  • 3D Laser Scanning projects as requested.
  • Right of way/boundary staking for pipelines and pad-sites.
  • Elevation circuits.
  • Subsidence monument monitoring via Static GPS.
  • Other surveying tasks as required.

Benefits

What we offer

By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world: We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.

We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.

In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:

Good People and Great Culture

Have the opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a new and diverse culture. At KSPC we are growing our operations, delivering exciting new opportunities, and investing heavily in the communities where we live and work.

Challenge and Growth

We support your growth potential (support of professional development) and recognition of performance.

Valuable Compensation

Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market.

Requirements

Your Profile

Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Qualifying requirements for this role:

  • Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies in Geomatics and must be returning to full time studies.

  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Previous survey experience considered but not required.

  • Capacity to work outside in various elements.

  • Adheres to safe working protocols.

  • Comfortable with heights, noise, and a plant environment.

  • Willingness to learn with a strong interest in modern survey technology.

  • Civil 3D experience considered an asset.

  • Working knowledge of the following is considered an asset:

    • Trimble GPS and SX10 Total Station.
    • Trimble Business Center.
    • FARO 3D Laser Scanners.
    • FARO Scene software.
    • DJI RPAS.
    • Radio Detection line locators.

The Bethune mine is located approximately 45-minutes from Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Working hours are 6:45am - 4:45pm, Monday to Thursday. Occasional overtime may be required.

Subsidized bus transportation from Moose Jaw is available. Transportation from Regina or surrounding area is not provided.

Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial or official) to the application.

Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug & alcohol testing.

To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by December 3, 2025.

About K+S Aktiengesellschaft

Mining
5001-10,000

K+S considers itself a customer-focused, independent supplier of mineral products for the Agriculture, Industry, Consumers, and Communities segments. We enable farmers securing the world's food supply, provide solutions that keep industries running, enrich consumers' daily lives, and ensure safety in winter. From production sites in Europe, North America, as well as through a global distribution network, we serve the ever-increasing demand for mineral products. We strive for sustainability because we are deeply committed to our responsibilities towards people, the environment, communities, and the economy in the regions in which we operate. Learn more about K+S at www.kpluss.com.

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