Job Description
Date: 25 Apr 2026
Location: Carseland, AB, CA, T0J 0M0
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.
Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2026 and 2026.
About The Role – 33041 - Senior Site Manager (Carseland, AB, Canada)
We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for the Senior Site Manager - Carseland within our North America Continuous Manufacturing business focused on all aspects of manufacturing of Ammonium Nitrate manufacturing at the Carseland, AB site. Carseland is an easy commute from Calgary, with the facility having been in operation for nearly 45 years.
This role is accountable for all aspects of activity and optimization and is expected to deliver safety, cost, culture, and physical infrastructure improvements for the whole facility. This role is also a key member of the Global and North American Continuous Manufacturing teams.
We are open to this person being in Carseland or Calgary.
What you will be doing
SHES (Safety, Health, Environment, and Security)
Zero injuries.
License to Operate.
Comply with the SH&E Charter.
Ensure SHE plans are developed and executed, including process safety activities.
Continuous improvement in the AN Manufacturing Basis of Safety, and compliance thereof.
Leadership and Communication
Aligns all behaviors with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy. Demonstrate and role model safe behaviors and values.
Set the continuous manufacturing site strategy and vision for the future integrated with the needs of the business and other business functions.
Key Member of Manufacturing & Supply Chain team & regular interaction with Regional Management Team.
Development of Site Leadership Team and High Potential talent to maximize potential and capability, including Succession Planning for Key Roles, Employee Progression Plans, and Individual Development Plans in line with People Plan.
Drive consistency of performance in the definition and accountabilities of site employees, through having performance management processes in place to communicate expectations and provide feedback on performance.
Drive a culture of engaged employees involved in the delivery of continuous improvement.
Continuously deployed best practices with full business alignment.
Customer Alignment
Effective deployment of new technology to improve manufacturing effectiveness and efficiency.
Cost Management
Ensure Meeting targets and continuous improvement in all reliability and cost benchmarks, creating a supplier of choice for our customers
Operate and maintain equipment to maximize Uptime
Eliminate causes of unreliability.
Implement best equipment practices
Reduce unit cash cost through continuous improvement in unit fixed and variable cost.
Minimize delivered cost through working well with Supply Chain to optimize the use of manufacturing capacity
Automate and standardize processes
Execute projects applying Orica Project Process
Deliver Project benefits
What you will bring
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in process, mechanical, or electrical engineering
Minimum experience of 10 years in the manufacturing industry with experience in nitrogen product or petrochemical manufacturing. We are open to considering professionals with Oil and Gas manufacturing experience.
Considerable change management & process improvement experience
Considerable regulatory, emergency, and incident management experience
Collaborating and Influencing
Change Leadership
Sound knowledge of manufacturing operations and interface between disciplines.
Thorough understanding of legal and statutory requirements for a hazardous manufacturing site
Good communication and facilitation skills
Excellent people management
Strategic planning skills
Strong leadership & coaching abilities
Problem solving & project management skills
Role dimensions
3 Direct Reports, with a leadership team of 10
Site headcount of approximately 75, plus embedded contractors
Must be open to reporting to the Orica site 5 days a week
Your qualifications
Ability to inspire and motivate through an authentic leadership style
Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
Confident, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback
Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones
Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
Paid Time Off
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ****** orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.
We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.
Location: Carseland, AB, CA, T0J 0M0
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.
Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2026 and 2026.
About The Role – 33041 - Senior Site Manager (Carseland, AB, Canada)
We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for the Senior Site Manager - Carseland within our North America Continuous Manufacturing business focused on all aspects of manufacturing of Ammonium Nitrate manufacturing at the Carseland, AB site. Carseland is an easy commute from Calgary, with the facility having been in operation for nearly 45 years.
This role is accountable for all aspects of activity and optimization and is expected to deliver safety, cost, culture, and physical infrastructure improvements for the whole facility. This role is also a key member of the Global and North American Continuous Manufacturing teams.
We are open to this person being in Carseland or Calgary.
What you will be doing
SHES (Safety, Health, Environment, and Security)
Zero injuries.
License to Operate.
Comply with the SH&E Charter.
Ensure SHE plans are developed and executed, including process safety activities.
Continuous improvement in the AN Manufacturing Basis of Safety, and compliance thereof.
Leadership and Communication
Aligns all behaviors with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy. Demonstrate and role model safe behaviors and values.
Set the continuous manufacturing site strategy and vision for the future integrated with the needs of the business and other business functions.
Key Member of Manufacturing & Supply Chain team & regular interaction with Regional Management Team.
Development of Site Leadership Team and High Potential talent to maximize potential and capability, including Succession Planning for Key Roles, Employee Progression Plans, and Individual Development Plans in line with People Plan.
Drive consistency of performance in the definition and accountabilities of site employees, through having performance management processes in place to communicate expectations and provide feedback on performance.
Drive a culture of engaged employees involved in the delivery of continuous improvement.
Continuously deployed best practices with full business alignment.
Customer Alignment
Effective deployment of new technology to improve manufacturing effectiveness and efficiency.
Cost Management
Ensure Meeting targets and continuous improvement in all reliability and cost benchmarks, creating a supplier of choice for our customers
Operate and maintain equipment to maximize Uptime
Eliminate causes of unreliability.
Implement best equipment practices
Reduce unit cash cost through continuous improvement in unit fixed and variable cost.
Minimize delivered cost through working well with Supply Chain to optimize the use of manufacturing capacity
Automate and standardize processes
Execute projects applying Orica Project Process
Deliver Project benefits
What you will bring
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in process, mechanical, or electrical engineering
Minimum experience of 10 years in the manufacturing industry with experience in nitrogen product or petrochemical manufacturing. We are open to considering professionals with Oil and Gas manufacturing experience.
Considerable change management & process improvement experience
Considerable regulatory, emergency, and incident management experience
Collaborating and Influencing
Change Leadership
Sound knowledge of manufacturing operations and interface between disciplines.
Thorough understanding of legal and statutory requirements for a hazardous manufacturing site
Good communication and facilitation skills
Excellent people management
Strategic planning skills
Strong leadership & coaching abilities
Problem solving & project management skills
Role dimensions
3 Direct Reports, with a leadership team of 10
Site headcount of approximately 75, plus embedded contractors
Must be open to reporting to the Orica site 5 days a week
Your qualifications
Ability to inspire and motivate through an authentic leadership style
Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit
Confident, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback
Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones
Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits
Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
Paid Time Off
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ****** orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.
We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Site Manager (Carseland, AB, Canada) position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Carseland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
