The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the most essential nutrients used in agriculture. With more than 13,000 employees across six countries, we help farmers around the globe grow the food the world depends on.
Our headquarters is in Lithia, Florida, with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.
At Mosaic, We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs. Apply today and grow your career with us.
Where will you work: Onsite - Colonsay, Saskatchewan, Canada
Are you our next Surface Maintenance Planner?
The Surface Maintenance Planner (Mechanical) plays a vital role in maintaining reliability, safety, and operational efficiency of production and support equipment across the mill and surface infrastructures. This position is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and technical oversight of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, which typically includes:
- Industrial Mechanics
- Welders
- Lubrication Technicians
What You'll Do:
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for the underground mine systems and equipment.
- Ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and labor for scheduled tasks. This may include sourcing, procuring and expediting materials outside of stock.
- Liaise with warehouse and procurement teams to align inventory with maintenance needs.
- Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Shutdown Coordination
- Plan and coordinate multi discipline tasks during planned outages or shutdowns.
- Develop detailed schedules, labor requirements, and material plans to ensure efficient execution.
Work Order Management
- Create, manage, and prioritize work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP
- Ensure work orders include accurate job scopes, required materials, labor estimates, and safety procedures.
Technical Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including job histories, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Support root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all planned work complies with safety standards, site-specific programs/procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Promote safe work practices and participate in safety audits and inspections.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and safety improvement activities.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with industrial mechanics, welders, lubrication technicians, supervisors, and operations teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
- Provide guidance and support to technicians during execution of complex tasks.
What You'll Need:
5+ years’ experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
Journeyperson (Red Seal required) in a related trade or equivalent
Proficiency with MS Office, SAP/S4HANA, and other relevant software tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership ability.
In-depth knowledge of processing equipment used in potash operation.
What's in it for You:
- A competitive base salary + a bonus incentive
- 11 paid holidays each year
- A generous defined contribution pension plan
- Paid vacation
- A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.
Skills Required
- 5 or more years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field
- Journeyperson Red Seal certification in a related trade or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with SAP or SAP S/4HANA
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership ability
- In-depth knowledge of processing equipment used in potash operations
The Mosaic Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Mosaic Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Mosaic Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options—including HDHP and traditional choices—are paired with company HSA contributions. Clinical programs and preventive resources (e.g., digital MSK care and disease‑management tools) broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) through Fidelity includes company matching contributions, a Roth option, and additional annual company contributions. This structure positions retirement benefits as a core component of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A cash‑based wellness incentive program, Lyra EAP, and virtual therapies provide practical mental and physical health support. Family‑oriented resources such as parental benefit hubs and Milk Stork add everyday utility.
The Mosaic Company Insights
What We Do
Mosaic is a global leader in the crop nutrient industry — the only company with the ability to produce and deliver two vital crop nutrients, phosphate and potash, on a massive scale. Mosaic engages in every phase of crop nutrition, from the mining of resources to the production of crop nutrients, feed and industrial products for customers around the globe.
