Job Category: Projects
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, 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 power a secure energy future.
The Role
As a member of the Technical Services team, you will report to a senior project manager and support the successful execution of projects within the mining division. This role is well suited for a project manager who brings several years of hands‑on experience in construction, maintenance, operations, or field‑based roles. You will contribute to project delivery by coordinating activities, supporting schedules and documentation, and assisting with the completion of quality project outcomes aligned with company goals and business objectives. The non‑routine maintenance (NRM) projects span various stages, from early concept and framing through to implementation, and focus on supporting the reliability and ongoing performance of Cameco’s infrastructure.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the delivery of non-routine maintenance projects and small projects.
- Work closely with stakeholders to determine scope, quality, schedule and budget.
- Build project plans, estimates, schedules, funding requests and scopes of work.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, supply chain management, vendors, and construction and commissioning teams.
- Coordinate schedules, documentation, reporting, change management and project tracking activities.
- Gain exposure to field execution, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
- Be responsible for the team’s safety, efficiency, productivity and compliance with Cameco and industry standards.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, identify and secure resources, report on project status to management, facilitate solutions, manage project safety and risk, and promote a culture consistent with Cameco values.
- You will work very closely and be integrated with the operations and key stakeholders within the mining division.
Required:
- diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field;
- six to ten years of experience gained in maintenance, operations, reliability and/or field-based technical roles in an industrial setting;
- a minimum of six years of direct project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, risk, contractor coordination and project delivery;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- PMP, trade certification or and professional engineering designation, or the ability to obtain the relevant certification;
- ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, build trust and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of personnel; and work a Monday to Thursday schedule on site, commuting to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- experience in mining and industrial maintenance projects; and
- experience with Microsoft Project and SAP or equivalent systems.
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.
Req ID #: 42435
Posted: October 15, 2026
Posting end date: November 5, 2026
Salary Range: $148,000 - $185,000
Safety Sensitive Site
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.
