Job Category: Engineering
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 power a secure energy future. 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 Intermediate Geoscientist is part of the multi-disciplinary Geo-Environmental Engineering team within Cameco's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality department. This team provides subject matter expertise to support our mining and milling operations in developing and executing environmental monitoring programs and managing tailings and waste rock through all phases including design, operation and reclamation. The position will be based in Saskatoon with periodic travel to northern Saskatchewan-based operations.
This position will provide you with the opportunity for professional growth and the ability to make a meaningful contribution in the safe and environmentally sound production of uranium, which is critical to fuelling the world’s transition to clean energy.
In this role, you will:
- Provide subject matter support in mine waste geochemistry and assist in a broad spectrum of other geoscientific disciplines such as geology, hydrology, and reclamation.
- Support technical, operational, and regulatory aspects of facilities and projects within Cameco's mining division.
- Support senior geoscientists with a variety of project and operational challenges, contributing to Cameco’s goal to ensure safety and environmental standards are met.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as success depends on building and maintaining relationships and trust with our mining and corporate office teams.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental geoscience
- Three or more years of experience in applied geoscience including field investigations and data analysis
- You must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Proven capability in writing reports and technical communications
Recommended:
- A graduate level degree in geoscience
- Experience encompassing both geochemistry, geology and hydrology
- Environmental consulting background
- Experience at a mine site environment with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal record background check
- Pre-employment substance test
- Driver’s license verification
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.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 41483
Posted: November 4, 2025
Posting end date: November 25, 2025
Salary Range: $111,000 - $138,000*
Safety Sensitive Site
- This information is presented as the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the total rewards provided for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on the individual’s education, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations.
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.
