Job Category: SHREQ
Location: Cigar 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
Cigar Lake
Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar 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 energize a clean-air world.
The Role
As the Environmental Specialist at Cigar Lake, you will be responsible for implementation, monitoring, performance improvement planning, project management, and cultural change management in support of operational waste management improvement activities. You will also support preparation of regulatory compliance reports, such as quarterly and Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) reporting. In addition, you will support routine and non-routine environmental projects and programs and act as champion for site environmental initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, maintain and provide oversight to the site waste management program.
- Participate in the planning and budget preparation for site waste management initiatives.
- Prepare regulatory compliance reports.
- Assist in developing action plans to address emerging environmental data trends.
- Support environmental department objectives which include environmental monitoring and sampling, as well as wildlife management activities.
- Engage site stakeholders on environmental initiatives by establishing a site environmental committee, as well as plan, prepare and execute on site environmental awareness initiatives. Collaborate with cross functional project and inter-operational teams.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences/environmental management.
- Three or more years of applicable work experience in environmental sciences and regulatory compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental monitoring programs, data management and analysis.
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- Working knowledge and overall user proficiency with EQuIS data management system.
- P.Ag, P.Bio, or other relevant professional designation would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience in the mining or nuclear industries.
- Emergency response experience and/or certification or willingness to obtain.
Conditions of Employment:
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 & Family Assistance Programs.
- RRSP and RPP matching program.
- Career development opportunities. Relocation costs (if applicable).
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 #: 40132
Posted: July 23, 2024
Posting end date: August 13, 2024
Salary Range: $91,020 - $113,770
Safety Sensitive Site.
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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.
