Job Category: Technicians/Technologist
Location: McArthur River
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
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
Cameco is looking for a well-rounded and motivated individual to join our mine engineering team with strong experience in drafting and design of underground development and construction layouts. Reporting to the senior mine engineer, you will carry out a variety of mine technician duties, both in the field (underground and on surface) and in the office, in a safe and efficient manner. You will be able to work independently, to communicate effectively with coworkers to plan work, and to liaise with other technical, maintenance, mine operations, process and site services staff.
In this role, you will:
- Be primarily responsible for creating underground development and construction layouts and other mine drawings under direction of the design engineer.
- Ensure drawing standards are consistently applied and organized with proper filing with associated documents.
- Be responsible in keeping lateral and vertical mine development and production data up-to-date including Asbuilt layouts from survey (including CMS data), design layers from others (long-range planning, geology) and center lines and triangulations.
- Provide backup survey coverage as required.
- Create monthly and annual updates of level prints as required and level prints for the rolling 3-month plan, budget development prints and regulatory prints. Perform underground inspections and progress reporting, as well as assist in updating production related drawings and schematics.
Required:
- Technical diploma in mining or related field
- Five or more years of technical and drafting experience in an underground mining environment
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
- Highly proficient in MS Office and 3D design software (Deswik / AutoCAD/Vulcan), Good 3D visualization skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain a good communication network with all stakeholders
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Experience in surveying, scheduling, mine design, geotechnical monitoring, and ventilation
- Familiarity with long hold drill and blast mining
- Familiarity with diamond drilling and raisebore drilling, underground construction
- Surface civil experience
Conditions of Employment:
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.
Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 40620
Posted: December 3, 2024
Posting end date: December 31, 2024
Salary Range: $82,600 - $103,300
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The McArthur River operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off 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.
