Job Category: Engineering
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)
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
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
Working with the process team and reporting to the site senior metallurgist, you will be responsible for analyzing samples and following quality control and quality assurance procedures. If you like working as part of a team where we look out for one another and collaborate to strive for excellence, then we may have a student opportunity for you.
In this role, you will:
- Assist with improvement projects such as metallurgical test work, process control improvements, and operational data collection analysis.
- Support daily operational data analysis and metallurgical accounting.
- Be a part of fostering innovations within the operations and technical teams to improve operational performance.
- Work closely with process operators, supervisors and metallurgists to support process operations, process troubleshooting and lab/field studies.
Required:
- You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer engineering, or a related science
- Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
- You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco
- Work underground as required
Recommended:
- Familiar with PI Asset Framework & PI Vision
- Experience with writing Python code
- Previous experience with managing small projects
- Knowledge using time series data analysis and interpretation
- Previous experience working in an industrial environment
Conditions of Employment:
- pre-employment substance test; and
- class 5 driver’s licence.
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 is an eight-month full-time temporary student term, with the possibility of extension, starting May 2026 until end of December 2026.
Interviews will take place in December 2025/January 2026. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Req ID #: 41466
Posted: November 6, 2025
Posting end date: November 27, 2025
Salary Range: $75,796 - $93,288
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.
