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
As a member of the maintenance planning team, reporting to the senior planner, your efforts will be focused on helping Cigar Lake reach reliability excellence. You will build relationships and work closely with maintenance supervisors and trades personnel, focusing on a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.
In this role, you will:
- Develop complete work order packages, managing material, labour availability, and delivery.
- Develop repair plans and optimize maintenance plans to improve maintenance activities.
- Maximize equipment availability and maintenance worker efficiency.
- Contribute to asset reliability through various continual improvement efforts.
- Create and modify work plans to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance efficiencies.
- Be responsible for backlog management, reporting, and follow-up.
- Assist with bills of materials and equipment data, preparing reports, and scheduling support.
Required:
- valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson heavy-duty equipment mechanic certification;
- three to five years or more of related experience in a heavy industrial setting;
- strong computer and technical skills;
- effective verbal and written communication skills;
- strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various levels in the organization;
- experience with SAP; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- previous maintenance planning, coordinating, and/or scheduling experience;
- previous lead hand or supervisory experience;
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification, CMRP designation, or equivalent;
- knowledge of asset management, reliability, and maintenance execution best practices;
- exposure to continuous improvement methodology such as LEAN or Six Sigma training; and
- experience in an operating underground mining facility.
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.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 41801
Posted: 27 January 2026
Posting end date: 17 February 2026
Salary Range: $110,800 - $138,500
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.
