Top Benefits
About the role
Canpotex is proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers in 2025. We are a people-focused organization with diverse and dynamic career development opportunities. Join us as we work towards our mission of global food security. Apply today!
We are looking for a permanent Chartering Coordinator to join our Ocean Transportation team in Saskatoon!
We are:
Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, Canpotex is one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally - ultimately helping the world grow more food.
The Opportunity:
- Support all aspects of vessel chartering to meet Canpotex’s freight needs within cost, quality, and timing objectives.
- Prepare and distribute vessel costing reports, voyage analyses, and shipping schedules; nominate vessels and handle contracts.
- Negotiate and charter vessels directly or through brokers, evaluate rerouting options, and maintain ocean cost estimates.
- Coordinate with Vessel Operations and Manager, Chartering on stowage, routing, and customer requirements to ensure smooth execution.
- Monitor and report on ocean freight market trends; maintain market indices for management and board reports.
You’ll Bring:
- a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Marine Transportation or a related field.
- Minimum three to five experience in dry bulk chartering or brokerage with knowledge of the ocean freight market and chartering policies and practices.
- Experience in vessel operations or an agency field is considered an asset.
Talent Profile:
- Chartering Expertise: Understanding of chartering principles with the ability to identify, negotiate, and manage vessel charters to meet freight needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Relationship Building: Proven experience building trust and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including those across the ocean transportation industry (brokers, vessel operators, and other partners).
- Clear and Impactful Communication: Ability to convey complex chartering information, negotiate effectively, and ensure accurate reporting and coordination to support successful vessel operations.
- Flexibility and Responsiveness: Quickly adjusts to shifting priorities and the fast-paced ocean transportation industry.
Why Canpotex?
- Global Reach: Canpotex delivers potash to 40 overseas countries. Our everyday work impacts global markets, our producer partners, and the farmers who depend on us.
- People Focus: We empower employees to have ownership of their work and the support to develop their skills in a stable, purpose-driven environment.
- Hybrid-work Environment: Encourages a flexible work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Total Rewards: A competitive total rewards package, that includes Canpotex paid benefits.
- Community Engagement: A community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities for initiatives that support food security for young people.
This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will be ongoing. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To stay connected, follow us on LinkedIn
About Canpotex
Canpotex is one of the world's largest potash exporters. We market and deliver potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, from Nutrien's and Mosaic's mines in Saskatchewan to overseas markets, helping the world grow more food. Annually, we transport potash by rail and ocean vessel to approximately 40 overseas countries — with the majority of our potash destined for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. Canpotex maintains corporate offices in Saskatoon, São Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo, and we are wholly and equally owned by subsidiaries of The Mosaic Company and Nutrien Ltd. Our vision is that we will be a vital link in the pursuit of global food security, inspiring farmers in our export markets to grow and help nourish the world.
Top Benefits
About the role
Canpotex is proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers in 2025. We are a people-focused organization with diverse and dynamic career development opportunities. Join us as we work towards our mission of global food security. Apply today!
We are looking for a permanent Chartering Coordinator to join our Ocean Transportation team in Saskatoon!
We are:
Headquartered in Saskatoon with three international offices, Canpotex is one of the world's largest suppliers of potash overseas. On behalf of our Shareholders, Mosaic and Nutrien, we market and deliver Saskatchewan potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, to millions of fields and farmers globally - ultimately helping the world grow more food.
The Opportunity:
- Support all aspects of vessel chartering to meet Canpotex’s freight needs within cost, quality, and timing objectives.
- Prepare and distribute vessel costing reports, voyage analyses, and shipping schedules; nominate vessels and handle contracts.
- Negotiate and charter vessels directly or through brokers, evaluate rerouting options, and maintain ocean cost estimates.
- Coordinate with Vessel Operations and Manager, Chartering on stowage, routing, and customer requirements to ensure smooth execution.
- Monitor and report on ocean freight market trends; maintain market indices for management and board reports.
You’ll Bring:
- a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Marine Transportation or a related field.
- Minimum three to five experience in dry bulk chartering or brokerage with knowledge of the ocean freight market and chartering policies and practices.
- Experience in vessel operations or an agency field is considered an asset.
Talent Profile:
- Chartering Expertise: Understanding of chartering principles with the ability to identify, negotiate, and manage vessel charters to meet freight needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Relationship Building: Proven experience building trust and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including those across the ocean transportation industry (brokers, vessel operators, and other partners).
- Clear and Impactful Communication: Ability to convey complex chartering information, negotiate effectively, and ensure accurate reporting and coordination to support successful vessel operations.
- Flexibility and Responsiveness: Quickly adjusts to shifting priorities and the fast-paced ocean transportation industry.
Why Canpotex?
- Global Reach: Canpotex delivers potash to 40 overseas countries. Our everyday work impacts global markets, our producer partners, and the farmers who depend on us.
- People Focus: We empower employees to have ownership of their work and the support to develop their skills in a stable, purpose-driven environment.
- Hybrid-work Environment: Encourages a flexible work-life balance while promoting meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Total Rewards: A competitive total rewards package, that includes Canpotex paid benefits.
- Community Engagement: A community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities for initiatives that support food security for young people.
This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will be ongoing. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience. We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To stay connected, follow us on LinkedIn
About Canpotex
Canpotex is one of the world's largest potash exporters. We market and deliver potash, a valuable fertilizer nutrient, from Nutrien's and Mosaic's mines in Saskatchewan to overseas markets, helping the world grow more food. Annually, we transport potash by rail and ocean vessel to approximately 40 overseas countries — with the majority of our potash destined for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia. Canpotex maintains corporate offices in Saskatoon, São Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo, and we are wholly and equally owned by subsidiaries of The Mosaic Company and Nutrien Ltd. Our vision is that we will be a vital link in the pursuit of global food security, inspiring farmers in our export markets to grow and help nourish the world.