Job Category: Trades
Location: Rabbit 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
Rabbit Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is currently maintained in care and maintenance, having produced over 200 million pounds of uranium concentrate since its inception. The uranium mined and milled at Rabbit Lake has been 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
Reporting to the supervisor, maintenance, the heavy duty mechanic applies their expertise to ensure Rabbit Lake’s mobile equipment is properly maintained and ready for service. The tradesperson’s commitment to safety and operational excellence significantly contributes to the overall success of our operation.
In this role, you will:
- Work primarily on surface equipment with occasional assignments underground.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy mobile equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and lubrications, troubleshoot equipment failures, execute overhauls and conduct repair work as required.
- Complete detailed work orders to support asset management and planning initiatives.
Required:
- valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson heavy duty mechanic certificate;
- five years or more of related experience with mobile heavy equipment maintenance;
- proficiency with OEM diagnostic software;
- team player with good communication skills;
- excellent safety record; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- interest in joining Rabbit Lake’s emergency response and mine rescue team;
- previous underground experience; and
- familiarity with computerized maintenance tracking systems such as SAP.
Conditions of Employment:
- trade verification; and
- 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 #: 41848
Posted: March 3, 2026
Posting end date: March 31, 2026
Salary: $139,311 per annum
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The Rabbit 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.
