Job Category: Geology/Exploration
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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About Us
McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.
The Role
Cameco is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our geology team on a permanent basis at our McArthur River operation located in northern Saskatchewan.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for diamond core logging, underground diamond drilling, and underground development mapping, designing, and monitoring.
- Support the data management, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and radiometric probing/scanning.
- Assist with geological and resource modelling and estimations, weekly production reporting, and implementing innovation.
- Perform light field tasks such as sample collection and equipment handling.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in geology or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of relevant geological experience
- An equivalent combination of work experience and education would be considered
- Eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Ability and willingness to work in physically active environments, including walking on uneven terrain on surface and underground, standing for extended periods, and performing light field tasks
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Safety-oriented work attitude
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Previous work experience with uranium-specific stope reserve modelling, radiometric probing of blast holes, and production reconciliations
- Experience working in an underground work environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Working knowledge of geological database and mining software, such as AcQuire, Vulcan and/or Leapfrog
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-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 and Family Assistance Programs;
- RRSP and RPP matching program;
- career development opportunities; and 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.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 41607
Posted: November 4, 2025
Posting end date: November 25, 2025
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
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.
