Job Category: SHREQ
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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 energize a clean-air world.
The Role
As a member of the Cigar Lake radiation team, you will assist in ensuring compliance for the radiation protection program throughout the operation.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct routine radiation monitoring to meet requirements of all applicable regulations and ensure equipment being used for dosimetry is functioning properly
- Collect, maintain, and record radiation data from the underground and surface facilities which includes reviewing new information and National Dose Registry (NDR) codes
- Assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers and determine appropriate safety precautions
- Solve problems related to source detection and ventilationPrepare weekly reports and issue radiation work permits
Required:
- Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science related field
- Three to five years of applicable work experience with radiation protection principles
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Working knowledge of radiation protection principles
- Work independently and as part of team with safety as a core value
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Underground mining experience, specifically at a uranium mine site
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 & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities Relocation costs
Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression which is appropriate to their qualifications.
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 #: 40233
Posted: August 15, 2024
Posting end date: September 12, 2024
Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000
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.
