Canpotex is proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers in 2025. We are one of the world’s largest suppliers of potash overseas, shipping to more than 40 countries around the globe. Our potash helps the world’s farmers grow more food, and we are proud to contribute to global food security. At the heart of our success are our people – talented, dedicated professionals who drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence every day.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director, Treasury to join our Finance and Strategy team. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Finance and Strategy, this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all treasury, financing, insurance, and financial compliance functions within Canpotex. The Director will lead a high-performing team, establish and implement financing strategies, manage corporate liquidity and cash flow, execute producer payments, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
The Opportunity:
- Lead, mentor and develop the treasury team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Collaborate on the execution and communication of corporate financial and commercial strategies both within the finance department and across the broader organization.
- Oversee cash flow management, forecasting and corporate liquidity to maximize shareholder value.
- Direct short and long-term financing strategies, including revolvers, debt financing, and railcar leasing.
- Manage external relationships as the commercial lead with banks, debtholders, insurers, insurance brokers and credit rating agencies.
- Oversee corporate insurance programs, renewals and claims management.
- Advisor to the Board of Neptune Bulk Terminals on insurance and risk matters.
- Provide cross-functional commercial analysis to support business decisions and capital investments.
- Critically assess the treasury, financing, and insurance strategies and drive the development and improvement of policies and procedures.
- Ensure the integrity of operational and financial reporting through efficient compliance testing focused on business risk and identifies opportunities for process improvements.
You’ll Bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in treasury/finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in corporate finance, treasury functions, financial markets, and international trade financing.
Talent Profile:
Commercial Leadership: Understands the business environment and uses financial expertise to create value and competitive advantages. Connects treasury and insurance strategies with Canpotex’s commercial objectives and risk appetite. Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and ethical decision making.
Leadership and People Development: Inspires, motivates, and develops a high-performing team to deliver on organizational priorities.
Business Insight: Anticipates market, banking, insurance and credit trends to proactively manage risk. Sees beyond immediate issues to create sustainable financial and insurance solutions.
Financial Acumen: Applies deep expertise in treasury, finance and capital markets to drive value creation.
Decision Quality and Analytical Thinking: Makes well-informed, timely, and forward-looking commercial decisions grounded in strong analysis. Builds complex decision support through financial models, business analytics and scenario planning.
Collaboration and Influence: Builds strong relationships and aligns diverse stakeholders and business partners to deliver results. Builds trust with internal leaders, ensuring financial and insurance strategies align across departments.
Why Canpotex
- Shape Legacy: Influence the financial strategies of one of Canada’s most successful global exporters, ensuring long-term strength and resilience for future generations.
- Lead with Purpose: Be part of a values-driven culture that prioritizes collaboration, integrity and innovation.
- Exert Influence: Meaningful work with global impact. Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and shareholders, guiding decisions that impact global markets, our producer partners, and the farmers who depend on us.
- Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Community Engagement: A community investment program that allows our employees individual volunteer opportunities for initiatives that support food security for young people.
Please submit your application no later than Tuesday September 9, 2025.
We recognize the diverse nature of applicants and consider a combination of equivalent education and experience.
We are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other personal characteristic protected by legal grounds.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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