Nutrien Rebalances Potash Operations

Published: Jul 31, 2018

August 1, 2018 — Nutrien will implement operational and workforce changes at its Vanscoy potash facility that will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2018. The changes include a reduction of approximately 30 staff and 50 hourly positions with approximately 585 employees expected to remain at the site. These changes are associated with a rebalancing of Nutrien’s overall potash production.

“This is a difficult day for our employees and their families, and we are committed to easing the transition for our impacted employees,” said Susan Jones, President of Nutrien Potash. “The changes will position Vanscoy to operate more efficiently within Nutrien’s entire potash network and ensure we can competitively serve our customers on a long-term basis. We have provided opportunities for Vanscoy employees to transition to other roles since the beginning of 2018 as we rebalance our network and expect to increase staffing levels at other Saskatchewan mines going forward.”

Nutrien will provide severance packages, assistance, transition programs and information on existing openings for affected employees. The company expects to have between 50 to 70 vacancies at other Saskatchewan potash mines over the remainder of 2018 and will continue to provide opportunities for Vanscoy employees to transition to other roles within Nutrien.