Job Category: Projects
Location: Saskatoon
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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About Us
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
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 member of the Technical Services team, you will report to the program manager, McArthur River, and serve as a key leadership partner and second‑in‑command for the execution of complex, high‑impact projects supporting the McArthur River Operation. This role is designed for a seasoned project leader who thrives in technically challenging environments, demonstrates strong judgment, and can step into broader program‑level leadership when required. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Cameco’s operational and strategic objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Act as the second‑in‑command to the program manager, providing leadership continuity, decision support, senior leadership communications, and oversight across a portfolio of projects supporting the McArthur River Operation.
- Lead, oversee, and directly manage complex mining and infrastructure projects.
- Serve as a trusted interface between corporate technical services, site operations, subject matter experts, and external partners.
- Collaborate closely with operations and functional leaders to ensure projects are integrated, constructible, and aligned with site priorities.
- Leverage internal and external subject matter expertise to drive technical excellence, innovation, and value throughout project execution.
- Identify, manage, and communicate project‑level risks, interfaces, and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately to support informed leadership decisions.
- Support the development of consistent project execution practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the broader program.
Required:
- diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered;
- minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience within mining or heavy industrial environments, with demonstrated accountability for complex, high‑risk projects;
- proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning and estimating, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and monitoring and control, for both greenfield and brownfield industrial projects;
- demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, facilitate practical solutions, and drive projects to successful outcomes in technically complex environments;
- ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting, building credibility, trust, and productive working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders; and
- travel to site by aircraft when required.
Recommended:
- PMP certification, trade certification, and/or professional engineering designation (or the demonstrated ability to obtain relevant certification); and
- experience leveraging modern digital project management tools and applying LEAN or continuous improvement methodologies to enhance project delivery, efficiency, and outcomes.
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. You could earn $5,000 (less deductions) by referring the successful candidate.
Req ID #: 41985
Posted: March 24, 2026
Posting end date: April 21, 2026
Salary Range: $164,800 - $206,000
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.
