Job Category: Technicians/Technologist
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)
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
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.
The Role
As a key member of the process team, you will support the operational needs of McArthur River’s process circuits with a primary focus on underground grinding operations.
This is a 12-month temporary position.
In this role, you will:
- work closely with process operators, supervisors, and metallurgists to support process operations, process troubleshooting, and laboratory/field studies.
- complete data collection, analysis, and environmental reporting while following QA/QC guidelines.
- drive continuous improvement in the laboratory by streamlining data collection analysis.
- troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation as needed.
- work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
Required:
- technical diploma in chemistry, metallurgy or processing;
- three to five years of relevant analytical or metallurgical lab experience’;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- team player with excellent communication and organizational skills;
- willing to work underground in a mining environment; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- previous experience working in an industrial environment;
- previous experience operating an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS);
- Excel and/or AVEVA PI system knowledge; and
- LIMS and/or SAP experience.
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.
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.
Req ID #: 41961
Posted: March 12, 2026
Posting end date: April 2, 2026
Salary Range: $92,000 - $115,000
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.
