Job Description

Job Category: Geology

Location: Cigar Lake, SK

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

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

Cameco is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our geology team. In this position, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure acquisition and management of diamond drill core logging, record data into the database and verify the accurate selection and shipment of core samples
• Have oversight for underground tunneling, provide guidance on development, ground conditions and ensure prints are followed
• Be responsible for recording and reporting NATM activity, underground mapping of development headings, computerized data management, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and radiometric probing

Required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in geology or geological engineering
• Minimum of two years of relevant geological/mine geology experience (core logging, underground geological mapping)
• Experience working in an underground work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• 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, including night shift, and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

• Eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Experience with Vulcan software

Applicants with lesser qualification may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background check
• 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 (if applicable)

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 #: 39039

Posted: September 5, 2023

Posting end date: September 26, 2023

Salary Range: $88,860-$110,800

Safety Sensitive Site

The Cigar Lake 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.

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.

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