Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 14, 2024)
Here are some of the reasons why Nutrien Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025) and Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2025):
- Nutrien helps employees plan for life after work with retirement planning assistance services along with contributions to a defined contribution pension plan -- and employees nearing retirement may also apply to take advantage of phased-in work options
- Nutrien encourages employees to support community and charitable initiatives through matching charitable donations and by providing up to three volunteer days off annually to help employees find the time to work with their favourite charities
- Nutrien supports ongoing employee development with generous tuition subsidies (to $5,000 annually) for courses related and not directly related to their current position -- the company also offers extensive apprenticeship and trades programs in a variety of fields, as well as leadership development programs
Nutrien employees work on career development planning
Nutrien employees work on career development planning
Nutrien employees work on career development planning
Employer Background
| Industry | Phosphate, nitrogen and potash fertilizers manufacturing |
| Established in Canada | 2018 |
| Publicly traded | yes |
| Major Canadian locations | Rocanville SK, Allan SK, Calgary AB, Carseland AB, Edmonton AB, Saskatoon SK, Regina SK |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 6,307 |
| Part-time employees in Canada | 57 |
| Full-time employees worldwide | 27,632 |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 42.19 years |
| Longest serving employee | 64 years |
Work Environment Rating: A+
| Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, earned days off program |
| Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, transit subsidies, subsidized parking, electric vehicle charging stations, secure/sheltered bicycle parking |
| Onsite workplace features | new head office features views of the South Saskatchewan River, original artwork throughout (with many from Saskatchewan-based artists), ongoing program to ensure that every office has a live plant, telecommuter workstations, sit-stand workstations, private phone booth, nap room, religious observance room, outdoor patio |
| Employee lounge amenities | comfortable seating, fireplace, television, foosball table, table hockey, living green wall |
| Onsite cafeteria | healthy menus, special diet menus |
| Onsite fitness facility | for employees only, free membership, treadmills, stationary bikes, stairmasters, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weights, shower facilities, universal weight training units, free weights, stretching mats, kettlebells, free towel service, dedicated yoga and stretching room |
Work Atmosphere & Communications Rating: A
| Employee social committee name | Saskatoon Social Club, Nutrien Place Social Club (est. 2018) |
| Past social events | numerous events throughout the year, including annual Christmas party for employees (and their guests), a separate children's Christmas holiday party ((with face painting, a balloon artist, prizes, food and gifts from Santa), annual Calgary Stampede breakfast, and a variety of social club activites (from winter skating to summer slow-pitch games) |
| Cultural aspects | business-casual dress daily, dress-for-your-day policy, casual dress Fridays, music while working, employee sports teams |
| Employee communications | intranet site, company newsletter, traditional/email suggestion box, internal social media |
| Other in-house communications | Yammer employee affinity groups |
Financial Benefits & Compensation Rating: B+
| Financial benefits note | Nutrien has multiple employee groups, financial benefits may vary by position |
| Outside salary surveys | participates in outside salary surveys every 12 months |
| Employee salary reviews | individual salaries are reviewed every 12 months |
| Long-term savings | defined-contribution (DC) pension |
| Long-term planning | retirement planning assistance, phased-in retirement work options |
| Year-end bonuses | available to all employees |
| Referral bonuses (max) | new employee referral bonuses (up to $3,000) for some positions |
| Additional financial benefits | corporate discount program (e.g. retail, services, travel, etc.), discounted auto lease rates |
Health & Family-Friendly Benefits Rating: B
| Health plan note | Nutrien has multiple employee groups, health plans may vary by position |
| Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
| Flexible coverage | health plan is flexible with adjustable premiums and coverage levels |
| Minimum hours worked for coverage | 15 hours per week |
| Waiting period | there is no waiting period for coverage |
| Family coverage option | yes |
| Dental coverage | routine, restorative |
| Eyecare | $200 every 2 years |
| Paid sick days | employees receive 7 days off each year |
| Health plan includes | traditional coverage (e.g. prescription drugs), employee assistance (EAP) plan, semi-private hospital room, physiotherapy, medical travel insurance, homecare, medical equipment and supplies, massage therapy, nutrition planning, podiatrist, osteopathy, chiropractor, alternative coverage (e.g. acupuncture, naturopathy) |
| Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $5,000 each year |
| Additional health and wellness initiatives | formal mental health strategy |
| Family-friendly benefits note | Nutrien has multiple employee groups, family-friendly policies may vary by position |
| Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 8 weeks |
| Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 4 weeks |
| Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 4 weeks |
| Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 4 weeks |
| Additional family-friendly information | some employees do not receive parental leave top-up for fathers and adoptive parents |
Vacation & Personal Time-Off Rating: B
| Vacation note | Nutrien has multiple employee groups, vacation policies may vary by position |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Vacation jump | vacation increases after 8 years of employment |
| Maximum vacation allowance | employees move to a maximum of 5 weeks of vacation over their career |
| Previous experience | considers previous work experience when setting annual vacation for new employees |
| Personal paid days off | employees can schedule 8 personal days off each year, as needed |
| Unpaid leave of absence option | yes |
| Additional time-off information | paid vacation purchase program |
Employee Engagement & Performance Rating: B+
| Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
| Managers receive performance review training | yes |
| 360° feedback option | as part of the review process, performance feedback is also solicited from co-workers and other managers familiar with each employee's work |
| Confidential employee feedback | employees can also provide confidential feedback on their manager's performance |
| Exit interview | exit interview option is available for departing employees |
| Performance recognition | online recognition platform, individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, long-service awards |
Training & Skills Development Rating: A
| Career planning | online employee skills inventory |
| In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, mentoring, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, subsidies for professional accreditation |
| Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Unrelated tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year for courses unrelated to current position |
| Unrelated tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies per year for courses unrelated to current position |
| Unique training & development programs | extensive apprenticeship and trades programs in a variety of fields |
Community Involvement Rating: A+
| Scope of charitable involvement | local, national, international |
| Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days) |
| Total employee volunteer hours (on company time) | over 1,641 hours last year |
| Total number of charities supported last year | approximately 2,800 charitable and community organizations were supported last year |
| Some of the community organizations supported | Calgary Horticultural Society, Project Forest (planting program in the Siksika Nation communities), Alberta Conservation Association), Saskatchewan Environmental Society, to name a few |
| Charitable giving | matches employee donations, matches employee volunteer hours with company donations |
| Community highlight | Nutrien's charitable focus area include: environmental stewardship; sustainable agriculture; and inclusive industry and resilient communities. |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):
By Kristina Leung, Chantel Watkins, and Cypress Weston, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 20, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Nutrien Ltd. was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):
- Nutrien maintains a leadership development program designed to establish career pathways for high-potential, early-career talent and prepare them for future management roles -- the program is three years in duration and participants engage in rotations across both field and corporate roles
- Nutrien also recently launched a New Grad Technology Program, a two-year program that provides meaningful experience in technology processes through rotations in several tech-related areas of the business
- Nutrien implemented a two-year Emerging Talent Program for early-career employees in the agriculture industry, offering hands-on learning and development in areas like business, marketing, supply chain, and operations management (to name a few) to build soft skills and knowledge for long-term success in the industry
An employee at Nutrien works at a potash mine in Saskatchewan
An employee at Nutrien works at a potash mine in Saskatchewan
An employee at Nutrien works at a potash mine in Saskatchewan
Highlights
| Industry | Phosphate, nitrogen and potash fertilizers manufacturing |
| Major Canadian locations | Rocanville SK, Allan SK, Calgary AB, Carseland AB, Edmonton AB, Saskatoon SK, Regina SK |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 6,307 |
| Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships |
| In-house training programs | orientation program, in-house training, online training, online employee skills inventory, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs |
| Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Unique training and development opportunities | in-house courses on career development planning, leadership development, performance management, and general skill-building, new grad technology program (2-year program with rotations in several tech-related areas of the business), apprenticeship and skilled trades training programs, permanent relocation support for employees moving within North America and Australia through the global mobility program, new grad finance program (2-year program with rotations in several finance-related areas of the business with the goal of obtaining a permanent position upon program completion), dedicated Indigenous and diversity and inclusion internship for Indigenous and female students enrolled in engineering, business, and information technology (includes mentorship, networking, community initiatives, and working in multiple business areas including corporate support, finance, and law) |
| Additional highlights | provides practicum placements and summer work terms for students from provincial colleges, participates in a mentorship program for women in the Saskatchewan mining industry (in partnership with Saskatchewan Women in Mining and Women in Nuclear Saskatchewan), Women in Trades program (structured recruitment in partnership with trades schools, provides scholarships, professional development, mentoring, networking events and community engagement), developed an employee mentoring handbook to guide mentorship program |
| Dedicated employee resource group | Young Professionals Network to help individuals in the early stages of their careers connect with one another |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
The Career Directory
Nutrien Ltd. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Nutrien employees
Nutrien employees
Nutrien employees
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Phosphate, nitrogen and potash fertilizers manufacturing |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
| Major Canadian locations | Rocanville SK, Allan SK, Calgary AB, Carseland AB, Edmonton AB, Saskatoon SK, Regina SK |
| Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
| Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $5,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
| Other info for new grads | Nutrien's early career programs include streams for Engineer-in-Training and emerging talent. |
| Typical new grad positions | Engineering in Training, Advisor, Coordinator, Operator |
| Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
- Human Resources
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Agriculture
- Chemical
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical
- Mining
- Production / Manufacturing
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
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Bachelor of Science
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Computer Science
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technician
- Information Technology
- Marketing / Sales
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
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Master of Arts
- Human Resources
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Master of Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
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Master of Science
- Agriculture / Horticulture
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Novell Certifications
- Professional Engineer
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Mount Royal University
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Queen's University
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Guelph
- University of Manitoba
- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Waterloo