Student, Environmental Assistant

Job Category: SHREQ

Location: Saskatoon

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 power a secure energy future. 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

The successful student candidate will be working with the safety, health, environment, and quality compliance and licensing teams at the corporate office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In this role, you will:

• conduct research on a range of environmental topics, including environmental regulation, aquatic toxicity, wildlife assessments, and surface water quality, with consideration of established scientific and regulatory frameworks.
• build your analytical skills by helping analyze and interpret environmental and laboratory data.
• support other team members on various initiatives, including contributing to technical memos and reports with guidance from experienced professionals.
• develop practical data skills by creating and organizing data tables using internal and online systems to support regulatory reporting and environmental documentation.

Required:

• You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student specializing in environmental sciences, natural sciences, or a related field;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• Excellent communication and organization skills; and
• You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• Previous field-based experience; and
• All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and/or snowmobile safety course(s) would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; and
• 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 an eight-month full-time temporary student term, starting September 2026 until the end of April 2027.

Req ID #: 42125

Posted: May 5, 2026

Posting end date: May 26, 2026Salary Range: $60,898 - $74,952

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.