Job Category: Geology/Exploration
Location: McArthur River
Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)
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About Us
McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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
Reporting to the Chief Geologist, Mine, you will be responsible for the management of tasks and duties within the McArthur River Geology Department. As a senior member of the team, you will ensure consistent performance across the department, along with the team’s alignment with the priorities of the mine operation. You will work collaboratively within the department and engage site stakeholders on improvement opportunities and initiatives.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the drill programs and oversee drillhole design by the mine geologists
- Provide oversight for underground development mapping, data management and data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
- Supervision of staff conducting radiometric probing and scanning
- Assist with geological and resource modelling, and estimations
- Collaborate on new technology solutions, communicate with other departments and develop solutions to problems and issues Provide coaching and mentorship to the geological team, and relief core logging
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering
- Minimum of eight years of relevant geological experience
- An equivalent combination of work experience and education would be considered
- Eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Ability and willingness to perform manual labour, including heavy lifting, as required for this position
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence
- Safety-oriented work attitude
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Experience working in a mine geology and an underground work environment
- Previous work experience with uranium specific stope reserve modelling and production reconciliations will be a strong benefit
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of geological database and mining software: AcQuire, Vulcan and Leapfrog
- Previous supervisory and coaching roles
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
- Background check required
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
- Disclaimer: This information is presented as the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the total rewards provided for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on the individual’s education, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. You could earn $5,000 (less deductions) by referring the successful candidate.
Req ID #: 40473
Posted: October 29, 2024
Posting end date: November 19, 2024
Salary Range: $127,120 - $158,900
Safety Sensitive Site
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