Job Description

Job Category: Fuel Production
Location: Port Hope, Ontario - Onsite position
Work Contract: Temporary, Full-time. Must be available for a May 2026 start date, for a 12 month term and returning
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.
Position and Responsibilities
As a member of the UF6 Production Department, the candidate will provide support to the Production Engineering team and UF6 Operations. A focus of the Production Engineering team is to improve safety, environmental performance and efficiently achieve required production targets. The selected candidate will be required to submit information for a site security clearance.
Education and Qualifications
Requirements of the position:

• major in chemical, nuclear or mechanical engineering
• strong oral and written communication skills
• computer and process control knowledge

Assets:

• ability to read and interpret technical documents such as process & instrument drawings, equipment specifications, and mechanical drawings
• experience in project management
• experience in industrial automation and control

Tasks will be assigned according to the background and interests of the selected candidate but may include the following:

• developing analytics and automation with use of SCADA systems
• developing electronic reports and dashboards using process data
• providing support to projects, design changes and corrective actions
• completing engineering design calculations for process equipment sizing such as pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, flowmeters
• reviewing and developing operating instructions
• reviewing drawings and files and compiling reports

Tasks will be performed under the supervision of an experienced and qualified member of the Production Engineering team. Activities shall be in compliance with site and corporate policies and applicable provincial and federal regulations.
Must be available for a May 2026 start date for a 12 month term and must be returning to school after completion of the work term.
This role is an onsite/in person position located in Port Hope, Ontario.
Safety Sensitive Site
Job ID: 41759
Posted: January 12, 2026
Posting end date: February 2, 2026
Salary Range: $75,977 - $87,458
The physical and psychological safety of our employees 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.

Skills Required