Job Category: Trades
Location: Cigar 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
Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar 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
Reporting to the supervisor, electrical and instrumentation, the electrician utilizes their trade knowledge to ensure Cigar Lake’s electrical equipment is effectively maintained and fit for service. Electricians may need to work both underground and on surface in this role. The safe, effective efforts of the tradesperson in this role plays an important part in the success of our operation.
In this role, you will:
- Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot electrical equipment in all areas of the operation.
- Work with high voltage switching, overhead power lines, transformers, electrical distribution, and AC/AD variable speed electric drive controllers.
Required:
- valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson electrician ticket;
- minimum five years’ related experience in an industrial environment as a journeyperson;
- knowledge and experience with high voltage switch gear and 600 volt systems, solid state equipment (including programmable controllers), and AC and DC variable speed electric motor drive controllers;
- good communication skills;
- excellent safety attitude; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- willingness to work underground;
- experience using SAP-based maintenance applications; and
- high voltage experience.
Conditions of Employment:
- trade verification;
- pre-employment substance test; and
- background check.
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 #: 41739
Posted: 15 January 2026
Posting end date: 5 February 2026
Salary: $139,311
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The Cigar Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.
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.
