Job Category: Mining
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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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.
Position and Responsibilities
- Assist with the organization and execution of all underground construction, including backfill and concrete placement, bulkhead building, ventilation work, installation of backfill gantry and backfill plug and shotcreting.
- Operate various pieces of underground mobile equipment and work with a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) when required.
Education and Qualifications
Requirements of the position:
- minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent;
- one to two years of relevant work experience in an industrial setting;
- good reading, writing and communication skills are essential;
- ability to understand blueprints;
- excellent safety and attendance record; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Assets:
- previous underground experience; and
- journeyperson carpenter’s ticket.
Conditions of Employment:
- pre-employment substance test.
Safety Sensitive Site
Req ID #: 41814
Rate per hour: $51.10
Posted: January 27, 2026
Posting end date: February 17, 2026
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North.
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 involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or in 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.
Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.
