First cohort begins at BHP Potash Academy at Carlton Trail College in Humboldt
January 15 2025 - 9:28AM
BHP and Carlton Trail College are pleased to announce the launch of
BHP Potash Academy and its inaugural cohort of trainees.
The first intake of 13 trainees is already
participating in on-site orientation at the Jansen mine site this
week and will hit the classroom at BHP Potash Academy at Carlton
Trail College in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, on January 20.
This eight-month paid traineeship is designed to
equip those new to the mining industry with essential skills
required for production or maintenance technician roles at the
Jansen mine site in Saskatchewan.
The program includes a mix of classroom and
theory learning, as well as practical workshop training for
hands-on experience. At the end of the program, trainees will earn
a Certificate in Mining Essentials, an Applied Certificate in
Industrial Mechanics and permanent, full-time employment at the
Jansen mine site to contribute to the operation’s long-term
success.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with
Carlton Trail and are thrilled to welcome the Potash Academy’s
first cohort. The launch of Potash Academy is an important
milestone that will support the long-term success of Jansen and
economic growth and participation in the region. We look forward to
working with this great group of trainees who bring diverse
experience that they can apply to BHP and the mining industry,”
said Graham Reynolds, General Manager of Operations, BHP.
“With the launch of this new partnership between
our College and BHP, we are bridging the gap between workforce
need, classroom learning and the real-world application of skills,”
said Amy Yeager, Carlton Trail College President and CEO. “We look
forward to delivering this unique initiative that will shape the
future of both training and industry.”
“BHP is a strong partner that supports Carlton
Trail College and other post-secondary institutions in developing a
skilled and representative workforce,” said Minister of Advanced
Education Ken Cheveldayoff. “This partnership is a clear
demonstration of the success that comes from Saskatchewan
post-secondary institutions working with key industry partners to
create training opportunities that meet the needs of students and
employers in the region.”
The BHP Potash Academy, officially formed in
July 2024 by BHP and Carlton Trail College, was created to help
kickstart additional career pathways to the mining industry in
Saskatchewan. It is an extension of a long-term partnership between
BHP and Carlton Trail College that previously delivered
pre-apprenticeship and related industry training.
BHP anticipates approximately 5,500 workforce
opportunities during construction of the Jansen mine and 900
long-term jobs once operational.
More information on Potash Academy and how to
apply can be found at career8.successfactors.com.
About BHP
BHP is a global resources company with its
Canadian operational headquarters in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan and global business development headquarters
in Toronto. BHP has a global workforce of approximately 90,000
people working in locations
across Canada, Australia, Asia, the UK, US and Latin
America. BHP produces commodities essential for global
decarbonization, economic development and food security including
copper, nickel, iron ore, steelmaking coal and is developing
the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan,
Canada. Further information on BHP can be found at:
bhp.com
About Carlton Trail College
Carlton Trail College is a leading
post-secondary institution committed to delivering high-quality
education and training that prepares students for success.
Emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and community engagement,
the College offers a range of academic programs, workforce
training, and educational services. With a strong focus on growth,
the College is expanding its offerings through the development of a
state-of-the-art trades training facility, further enhancing its
ability to support the development of skilled professionals for
today’s evolving workforce. Further information about Carlton Trail
College can be found at: carltontrailcollege.com.
For media inquiries,
contact:
Megan Hjulfors, BHPMedia
RelationsTel (403) 605-2314
Jennifer Brooks, Carlton Trail
CollegeAdvancement and External
AffairsTel (306) 682-6851
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