Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! 

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Chief Mine Engineer to join the team at our underground salt mine in Goderich, Ontario. This is not a fly in/fly out position. 

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products. Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

How will you contribute to the team?

 The Chief Mine Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant design, planning, and execution of mining operations at the Goderich underground salt mine. This role provides strategic oversight of mine planning, ground control, ventilation coordination, and regulatory compliance, while supporting production objectives, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Chief Mine Engineer ensures engineering practices align with Ontario mining legislation, professional engineering standards, and company policies, while working collaboratively with operations, health and safety, maintenance, and environmental teams.

• Mine Planning & Engineering Leadership
• Lead and oversee short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning activities, including life-of-mine plans, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts
• Develop and approve mine designs, layouts, sequencing, and extraction strategies appropriate for soft rock mining methods
• Ensure mine plans optimize safety, production efficiency, resource recovery, and cost effectiveness
• Review and validate engineering designs, drawings, and technical reports
• Provide support for underground dewater system design, power distribution design, and construction projects
• Safety, Ground Control & Ventilation
• Provide engineering oversight to support safe mining practices, including ground control, roof support design, and strata control
• Collaborate with ventilation specialists to ensure effective mine ventilation plans and compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in risk assessments, hazard identification, and control implementation related to engineering activities
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective engineering controls as required
• Regulatory & Professional Compliance
• Ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants), and other applicable legislation
• Ensure engineering work complies with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) standards and best practices
• Act as a technical authority for regulatory inspections, audits, and submissions
• Support permitting, reporting, and technical documentation requirements
• Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Mine Operations, Maintenance, Geology, Health & Safety, and Environmental teams to align engineering plans with operational execution
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for day-to-day mining challenges
• Support capital projects, equipment selection, and infrastructure planning
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs
• Supervise contractors and manage key ground control projects on site
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop mine engineering staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth
• Set clear performance expectations and support succession planning within the engineering team
• Promote strong communication and collaboration between technical and operational teams
• Perform other related duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or other relevant discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility for registration (required)
• 8+ years of progressive mining engineering experience, preferably in soft rock mining operations
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a senior or lead engineering role within an underground mine
• Demonstrated experience with mine planning software and engineering tools
• Strong knowledge of Ontario mining regulations and industry best practices
• Strong technical and analytical skills with sound engineering judgment
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance safety, regulatory compliance, and production objectives
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

 What is the work schedule?

• This is a Monday-Friday position. Overtime may be required in order to meet the 24/7 operational demands.
• This position is expected to work underground.
• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Starting Base Salary: $150,000 – $175,000 per year (based on experience, skills, and qualifications).
• AI Disclosure: The Company does not use AI tools for initial resume screening; all final decisions are made by hiring managers.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].