Job Category: Trades
Location: McArthur River
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
McArthur River
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
This role will report to the senior maintenance planner. You will work collaboratively within the Maintenance Planning department and identify and engage stakeholders that will be impacted by any maintenance or reliability activities. This is a dynamic and evolving role that will be critical to McArthur River achieving its full potential. The list below is not comprehensive but provides insight into the type of work to be undertaken.
In this role, you will:
- Develop short-term maintenance schedules that drive maintenance coordination and productivity, and medium to long-term maintenance forecasts that align with operational schedules.
- Facilitate planning and scheduling meetings to communicate these plans, track compliance and KPI’s and identify areas for improvement and adherence to the plans.
- Assist with the planning and scheduling of jobs to ensure maintenance planners can focus on long-term planning.
- Assist with the development of annual shutdown plans and schedule as it pertains to the tasks required of the maintenance group and contractors. Includes determining critical path, additional outside labour requirements and managing the daily schedule updates.
- Supervise the maintenance planners and contractor coordinating team in the absence of the senior planner, maintenance.
Required:
- journeyperson certificate or applied science technologist diploma or equivalent;
- 10 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance work;
- equivalent combination of education and related experience in an industrial setting considered;
- excellent communication and coordination skills;
- SAP Enterprise Asset Management super user;
- project management experience, specifically for plant-wide or process systems shutdowns; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification, CMRP designation or equivalent;
- proficiency with SAP-PM;
- project management experience, or PMP certification;
- advanced knowledge of project scheduling tools;
- experience with scheduling software such Prometheus or Sigga Planning and Scheduling; and
- exposure to continuous improvement methodology, such as LEAN, and/or Six Sigma training.
Conditions of Employment:
- pre-employment substance test; and
- trade 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 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.
Req ID #: 41679
Posted: December 4, 2025
Posting end date: January 6, 2026
Salary Range: $119,720 - $149,650
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.
