Job Category: SHREQ
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
As a member of the Technical Services sustaining projects department, you are passionate about ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic project environment. As a safety manager you will ensure that all work activities conducted by Technical Services sustaining projects group align with corporate, divisional, site-based, and regulatory requirements. You will play a key part in monitoring the health of our safety-related management systems, fostering strong relationships with contractor partners to build capability, and overseeing the staffing and effectiveness of field safety personnel to maintain a safe and productive workplace.
In this role, you will:
- Stay current on industry trends and safety requirements that impact relationships with contactors and industry partners.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including preparing messaging appropriate to the audience and delivering formal presentations as needed.
- Proactively identify and analyze complex, non-routine problems, often with no precedent, requiring research and interpretation.
- Oversee contractor safety teams ensuring accountability for results, resource allocation, and compliance with safety standards across multiple sites.
- Plan and coordinate staffing levels tactically to ensure adequate safety coverage across all sites in alignment with project requirements.
- Collaborate on innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging internal and industry expertise to enhance safety management systems and documentation.
- Apply sound judgment and interpretations of technical standards, industry practices, and departmental policies to make decisions.
- Assess and manage safety-related risks while providing guidance and escalating issues appropriately, ensuring compliance and stakeholder support for safe resolutions.
Required:
- Bachelors degree in a related field;
- Eight to 15 years of relevant work experience;
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP); or other related safety training certificate;
- High level of industry knowledge to effectively engage, inform, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills;
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams; and
- Occasional travel to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations;
- Experience with job hazard analysis;
- High level familiarity with N286 and ISO frameworks;
- Ability to lead internal audits; and
- Understanding of project risk processes.
Conditions of Employment:
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.
You will have the opportunity to work hybrid in this position. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.
Req ID #: 41616
Posted: November 4, 2025
Posting end date: December 2, 2025
Salary Range: $134,000 - $168,000
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.
