Job Category: Communication/Stakeholder Relations
Location: Saskatoon
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
Reporting to the Director, Community & Indigenous Engagement, this position will build community support by developing long-term, sustainable, high quality supplier relationships with all northern suppliers. You will be responsible for Cameco’s northern preferred contractor program and lead northern businesses development strategies in Saskatchewan. This position will also assist Cameco in managing its sustainable approach to develop and maintain long-term relationships northern communities, which is instrumental to the company’s work in northern Saskatchewan and contributes to supportive communities.
In this role, you will:
- In coordination with supply chain, site and technical services, act as the Cameco representative on business development and procurement strategies in the north and oversee the implementation of the preferred northern contractor framework.
- Work closely with Cameco’s existing northern suppliers, to develop and maintain relationships that support general business planning, growth and diversification initiatives.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the business development component of Cameco’s northern strategy and agreement commitments, with a focus on northern Saskatchewan.
- Develop and maintain the reporting system for tracking, monitoring and reporting on all of Cameco’s northern suppliers and support the preferred northern contractor outcome results. Lead engagement within Cameco's northern strategy to ensure Cameco develops and maintains its relationships with northern Saskatchewan communities and provide support to northern Saskatchewan business development and workforce development initiatives.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Economics
- 8 or more years of experience in business planning and management, community economic development or business advisory services. Work experience with Indigenous agencies and communities in business capacity. Contract administration work would be an asset.
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
Recommended:
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
- Existing relationships with northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities
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
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 #: 40451
Posted: October 29, 2024
Posting end date: November 19, 2024
Salary Range: $95,000 - $118,000
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.
