Job Category: Technicians/Technologist
Location: Saskatoon
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.
About Us
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
The technical services department is looking for a talented lead technologist who will report to the chief engineer, projects, and would like to be part of a team that will provide design solutions and technical support to Cameco operations and other business units.
In this role, you will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to technical design teams, including coordination of multidiscipline resources in support of work executed by both internal and external entities.
- Be responsible for ensuring projects are achieving schedule milestones for deliverables within the set budget targets.
- Serve as a representative for the technical design teams in coordination across other departments and manage project stakeholder engagement during development and review of technical deliverables.
- Review and coordinate oversight of design work completed by external engineering consultants.
- Serve as a first point of contact in provision of technical support and planning inputs to site and small projects at Cameco’s operations.
- Support preparation and execution of procurement packages, capital cost estimates, and scope of work documentation.
- Be responsible for ensuring work is done in accordance with Cameco’s processes, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements to an appropriate level of quality.
- Provide support for planning and preparation of field execution activities.
- Provide technical support to projects executing construction or commissioning field activities.
Required:
- Engineering technology, applied science or related diploma
- 12 or more years of related operational/industrial work experience required
- P.Tech, A.Sc.T, C.E.T. or international equivalent
- Projects will be based at Cameco’s northern Saskatchewan sites and Ontario operations. Occasional travel to these sites will be required
Recommended:
- Eligibility to apply for engineering licensee in Saskatchewan and Ontario
- Proven ability to lead and manage small design teams within a project-driven environment
- Background in industrial and/or mining sectors
- Familiarity with construction methodologies and project commissioning
- Skilled in developing procurement and construction work packages
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance test
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
You will have the opportunity to work remote in this position. However, there may be the need for intermittent meetings in the Saskatoon office/travel to site. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 41229
Posted: July 8, 2025
Posting end date: July 22, 2025
Salary Range: $111,000 - $138,000
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
