Geophysicist in Training

4d4 days ago

Nutrien

Saskatoon, CA · Temporary · C$60,000 – C$80,000

About this role

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, with business results making a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides us daily alongside a culture of care and core values of safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging.

This 16-month temporary, full-time salaried position starts in May 2026 and supports potash mining operations through the GeoServices team. Title and banding will be based on education and experience. The role is not available for remote work and will be posted from January 15 to January 30, 2026.

Gain experience in microseismic monitoring and in-mine geophysical techniques while contributing quality geophysical support. Assist with microseismic event workflow focused on event review and reports, data analysis, sensor installation and management, and data acquisition using Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic, or Seismic methods. Some travel, underground mine work, and longer workdays may be required.

Operate within a world-class network of nearly 26,000 employees across production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. Serve growers' needs for a more profitable, sustainable future. Help raise expectations of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Requirements

Completed undergraduate degree in Geophysics, Geology, Mine Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Engineering, Engineering Physics or other earth sciences (or equivalent) by end of April 2026
Willingness to learn and gain knowledge and experience through training
Excellent interpersonal teamwork and communication skills
Motivation to set and achieve goals, take initiative, and nurture projects forward
Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities
Alignment with Nutrien’s purpose and values
Preference for mining or heavy industrial experience and/or data analytics experience

Responsibilities

Gain experience in microseismic monitoring and in-mine geophysical techniques
Contribute to the GeoServices team providing quality geophysical support to potash mining operations
Support microseismic event workflow focused on event review and reports
Perform data analysis
Install and manage geophysical sensors
Conduct geophysical data acquisition mainly using Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic, or Seismic Reflection/Refraction
Travel as required and occasionally work in underground mines

Benefits

Inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another
Guided by culture of care and core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, results
Grow your career with Nutrien in a world-class network serving growers