Job Category: Trades
Location: Port Hope
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.
Position and Responsibilities
Reporting to the superintendent, maintenance, the senior planner/scheduler provides key support to maximize work management performance. This position provides direct supervision to a team of maintenance planners while also being responsible for creating and managing the daily and weekly maintenance schedules for the UF6 plant.
The supervisor, planner/scheduler ensures all preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities are fully planned, prioritized, and scheduled to achieve safe, efficient execution of work. The role works closely with the UF6 production team to align maintenance and operational priorities and to communicate schedule impacts. A key focus of this team is to drive a culture of reliability. Key responsibilities include:
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- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance planners, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and consistent work packages.
- Prioritize work orders based on safety, operational needs, backlog management, and equipment criticality
- Ensure clear communication of scheduled work to all affected departments
- Ensure consistency and adherence to established processes, as well as continuous improvement
- Providing Work Management (SAP/SIGGA) support to the maintenance department
Education and Qualifications
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- Trade certificate, technical diploma or degree
- 3-5 years in a leadership position
- 5+ years experience as a maintenance planner/scheduler
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to achieve results
- Organized and self-motivated
- Advanced understanding of SAP Plant Maintenance and Materials Management modules
- Experienced in KPI development and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Strong MS-Office skills, in particular advanced Excel analytical skills.
- CMRP and/or MMP designation
Assets:
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- Knowledge and experience with SIGGA Technologies, Primavera P6 or MS-Project software
Safety sensitive position.
Competition ID: 41993
Posted: March 20, 2026
Posting end date: April 9, 2026
This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.
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.
