Student, Geology/Geological Engineering

Job Category : Geology

Location : Saskatoon, SK

Work Contract : Temp Full-Time H (K5)

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 (, 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

Be an integral member of Cameco’s Technical Services team, striving to bring the multiple benefits of nuclear energy to the world, by finding the next generation of uranium deposits.

Help us discover tomorrow’s energy today.

In this role, you will :

• You will assist the Technical Services Technical Assurance and Mineral Reserves team and interact with Operations and other engineering personnel.
• Assist with a variety of special projects and day-to-day activities involving mineral reserve and resource estimation processes.

Tasks may include generation of exploration targets, monitoring of exploration programs, field data collection, review or analysis, and other estimation type support such as modelling, analysis of different methods, database and supporting documentation management.

Required :

• You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geology, geological engineering or a related science.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent communication, computer, data analysis and compilation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
• Travel to site by aircraft may be required.

Other Assets :

• Previous experience with exploration or in a mine geology work environment.
• Knowledge of JMP, mining software packages, acQuire databases or a background in statistics.

Conditions of Employment :

Pre-employment substance test.

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.

This is a 4-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2024 until end of August 2024. Interviews will begin in January 2024.

Req ID # : 39286

Posted : November 2, 2023

Posting end date : November 21, 2023

Salary Range : $62,280 - $71,860

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.

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.