Job Category: Trades
Location: Key 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
Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key 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 key member of the maintenance leadership team, the Sr. Planner, Maintenance, will be responsible for leading the maintenance planning team in contributing to operational excellence of the Key Lake operation. You will have a strong working knowledge of maintenance planning best practices and of the maintenance work requirements of a mining or milling facility. You will effectively align maintenance execution with production and safety priorities to support reliable, efficient, and safe site operations.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a multi craft team of planners to consistently and effectively create work plans that improve efficiencies of job execution that contributes to the overall reliability of site.
- Ensure maintenance activities are effectively scheduled to ensure optimum availability of equipment through proper coordination with multiple groups on site including operations site services and others.
- Interpret key performance indicators and reports to identify opportunities for improvement within the maintenance process.
- Work with the maintenance leadership team to continually improve effective and efficient operation of the maintenance department.
Required:
- valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson trade certificate or technologist diploma or equivalent;
- eight to ten years of related experience in an industrial setting;
- previous planning experience;
- progressive leadership background that includes guiding teams through change, coaching planners to strengthen capability, and building a results-driven, high performing maintenance planning team;
- effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills working with various levels in the organization;
- strategic approach to team building and development;
- experience with a computer maintenance management system such as SAP; and
- work an irregular rotation schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification or similar; and
- operational reliability and/or Sig Sigma training.
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 #: 41940
Posted: March 5, 2026
Posting end date: March 26, 2026
Salary Range: 142,600 – 178,200
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
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.
