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 part of the Maintenance Planning team, you will report directly to the Senior Planner. You will collaborate closely with both Maintenance Planning and Maintenance Engineering, while also identifying and consulting stakeholders affected by shutdowns or maintenance activities. This position is dynamic and continually evolving, playing a vital role in Cigar Lake's pursuit of operational excellence. The following list is not exhaustive, but it offers an overview of the responsibilities associated with this role.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for ensuring annual shutdown maintenance activities are effectively planned, scheduled, and coordinated to deliver optimum outage duration and workforce utilization; this includes determining critical path and additional outside labour requirements.
- Facilitate shutdown coordination meetings to communicate these plans, track compliance and KPI’s and identify areas for improvement and adherence to the plans.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of maintenance planning best practices and of shutdown planning, scheduling, and coordination.
- Focus on a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.
- Consistently improve plans and schedules that increase efficiencies of job execution and equipment reliability.
- Follow-up on completed work reports to ensure that equipment records, bills of materials, and standard job plans are updated and continuously improving for future use.
Required:
- journeyperson certificate, 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;
- experience with SAP Enterprise Asset Management; 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 and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;
- advanced knowledge of project scheduling tools;
- experience with scheduling software such as Sigga Scheduler; and
- exposure to continuous improvement methodology, such as LEAN, and/or Six Sigma training.
Conditions of Employment:
- pre-employment substance test.
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 #: 41828
Posted: 3 February 2026
Posting end date: 24 February 2026
Salary Range: $119,720 - $149,650
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.
