Job Category: Operations Management
Location: Key Lake
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
Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake 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
As the superintendent, maintenance, you are responsible for providing leadership to the maintenance team to ensure they are working effectively with other departments to achieve Cameco’s goals and directives. You will sponsor and lead asset management and reliability efforts for the site, and work with your team to make improvements as opportunities are identified. You will coach and develop a team of problem solvers and provide mentorship and development of employees with a focus on a safe and inclusive culture.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee execution of maintenance to meet operational targets, including leading the maintenance trades, planning and warehousing teams. Ensuring engineering teams are integrated for efficient delivery.
- Lead operational reliability activities at site, monitoring KPI’s and process adherence to determine areas of focus. Sponsoring initiatives to advance operations reliability maturity and deliver on the master plan.
- Develop annual budgets, monitor and forecast changes, and provide strategic directions to the department.
- Initiate and sponsor projects required for replacement and improvement initiatives, while working with the Technical Services delivery team and site stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Develop, coach and mentor team, while acting as a site senior, and member of the site leadership team. Engaging in stie management activities and providing general leadership for all of site.
Required:
- bachelor’s degree in related engineering field (process, chemical, mechanical, metallurgical) or trade certification;
- 12+ years of relevant experience in progressive leadership roles leading maintenance teams (engineering, trades, warehouse, or planning) in an industrial setting, including implementation of best-practice reliability processes;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- proven leadership skills with consistent focus on safety and continuous improvement; and
- work an irregular schedule, Monday to Thursday, and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- P. Eng, CMRP, MMP, lean training;
- familiarity with operational reliability, Lean and/or Six-Sigma;
- previous site or other operation experience with similar equipment or methods;
- familiar with plant automation and digital technology; and
- previous uranium mining/processing experience.
Conditions of Employment:
- background check;
- 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.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 41726
Posted: January 6, 2026
Posting end date: January 27, 2026
Salary Range: $177,500 - $221,870
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.
