Job Category: Engineering
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
You will provide oversight to the maintenance engineering group, supervising a diverse team of engineers and technologists. Your knowledge of equipment and engineering design will be relied upon to support the mining operation at Cigar Lake.
In this role, you will:
- Provide technical and troubleshooting expertise for maintenance functions.
- Lead execution of maintenance shutdowns and maintenance expense projects on site as well as assisting with identification and budgeting of those items.
- Play a lead role in the development and execution of Cameco’s predictive maintenance program and reliability culture, working alongside the Asset Management and Reliability team.
Required:
- bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preference in a mechanical discipline;
- a minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering and supervisory experience in heavy industry;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered;
- you must be eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
- strong communication and problem-solving skills;
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft;
- experience in an operational environment;
- experience directly supervising people in an industrial environment;
- experience overseeing team operations and guiding staff to achieve performance goals;
- experience participating in strategic planning of departmental goals to align with organizational priorities;
- experience with SAP S4/HANA;
- experience with Bentley Assetwise or equivalent asset management software;
- experience interpreting the results of mechanical integrity inspections; and
- experience contributing to maintenance budgeting and cost forecasting.
Recommended:
- experience and/or training in development and execution of reliability programs; and
- CMRP or MMP designation.
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 #: 41847
Posted: 10 February 2026
Posting end date: 3 March 2026
Salary Range: $158,500 - $198,130
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.
