Job Category: SHREQ
Location: Rabbit 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
Rabbit Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, produced over 200 million pounds of uranium concentrate from 1975 through 2016 and is currently in a safe state of care and maintenance. The uranium mined and milled at Rabbit Lake has been 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
Cameco is looking for a passionate professional to lead the safety and radiation functions and teams at the Rabbit Lake operation. You will champion the site safety program and initiatives with a focus on program conformance and safety performance improvement, and will ensure effective emergency response capabilities aligned with provincial and federal requirements. You will oversee the radiation protection program and activities to ensure the safety and protection of workers through application of ALARA and to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring programs comply with regulatory and internal requirements and will coordinate with other departments to guarantee timely reporting and response and implementation to regulatory inquiries or inspection results. The role will also seek performance improvements while identifying and pursuing opportunities to create efficiencies in delivery and operational activities.
In this role, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction to the safety and radiation teams and indirectly to other departments
- Communicate with regulatory agencies and representatives
- Collaborate with cross functional project and inter-operational teams
- Provide contractor management and oversight
- Oversee emergency response and fire protection programs and activities
- Coach and develop team members to improve overall performance and to achieve results
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field
- Ten years of experience in SHEQ functional roles with five years in a supervisory capacity
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Familiarity with the Saskatchewan OHS, Mines Regulations and/or applicable radiation legislation
- Supervisory experience in areas of health, safety and/or radiation protection
- Emergency response/mine rescue experience and/or certification or willingness to obtain
- Work a flexible site-based schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Relevant experience in the mining and/or nuclear industry
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional and/or Radiation Safety Officer Level 1 (RSO-1) certification
- Proficient in CamRad, CIRS, ISNet, Microsoft Office
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
- Medical 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
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN). Cameco is an employment
equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will also 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.
Safety Sensitive Site
Req ID #: 40250
Salary Range: $106,900-$133,620
Posted: September 12, 2024
Posting end date: October 3, 2024
The Rabbit Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a rotational
schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in
Saskatchewan.
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.
