Lead Operations & Maintenance

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.

With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.  Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

Why BHP?

At BHP, we are transforming the way mining is done. We embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusion to build a smarter, safer, and more human future. 

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025, a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse, and rewarding work environment. At BHP, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, performance, and collaboration. 

Work Location

This role will be based in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.  

BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance. 

Total Rewards

The starting annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - 162,000 CAD.  Additional rewards includes a short-term incentive bonus program, health plan, personal spending account, dental, life insurance, and pension.

The Challenge Ahead

This role will support the Ontario Superintendent in the management of the Canada Legacy Assets sites in Elliot Lake .The successful candidate provides support through coordination across line and functional teams. 

In this role you will:

• Direct and supervise mine closure long term care and maintenance team including a staff of 6 environmental, operations and maintenance specialists as well as various contractors at the Legacy Assets sites in Elliot Lake.


• Facilitate the planning, monitoring, maintenance and improvement of site operations  including but not limited to: water treatment plants, pumpstations, infrastructure, surface and groundwater monitoring programs, tailings storage facilities, OMS document management, compliance reporting etc.


• Support team coordination, reporting, planning and risk management activities


• Contributes to the preparation of budgets as well as ensuring costs are managed appropriately.


• Compliance with all local legislation and regulations, BHP Group Level Documents and Legacy Asset procedures including safety, health, environment and community.


• Contribute to the field leadership and risk management processes for the Canada team through engagement with site staff, technical expertise and functional support.


• Engage with multiple stakeholders including local community groups in the planning and execution of activities.


• Ensure that employees, contractors and sub-contractors follow and have actions that support compliance with HSEC principals and the Legacy Assets HSE framework.  Ensure that all work is executed safely and according to design with the goal of zero harm to personnel and environment. 

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in mining, environmental, projects or mine closure care and maintenance activities. 


• In depth understanding of water treatment and closed site management practices. 


• Experience using SCADA remote monitoring systems.


• Understanding of mine tailings operation, maintenance and surveillance practices.


• Operating field experience including safety and supervision of small to medium size projects.


• Solid interpersonal skills including an ability to interact and communicate professionally and respectfully with site staff, functional support teams, community stakeholders and regulatory agency representatives.


• A safety-first mind-set.


• The ability to manage competing priorities.


• Competent use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and ability to learn internal BHP programs/systems (ex: BOS (BHP Operating System), SAP (Fiori), Envirosys, EQuIS, KaiNexis).


• Embrace positive change and improvements – Continuous Improvement experience is an asset.


• Ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, considering long-term impacts to process changes.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on July 8, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s 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: A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity 

About Our Process

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. 

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s 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 that’s truly yours. 

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

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more. 

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].