Student, Environmental Assistant

Job Category : Environment

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

We are looking for a student who is a collaborative team player who has excellent communication and organization skills to join our Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) & Regulatory Relations department.

This full-time position will be based in Saskatoon with possible travel to the northern Saskatchewan operations.

In this role, you will :

• Conduct research on various environmental topics and environmental regulations.
• Interpret and analyse environmental data while supporting regulatory and licensing initiatives.
• Support the Cameco environmental database processes.
• Be responsible for collecting high-quality data, interpreting laboratory analytical results, and preparing technical memos.

Required :

• You are entering your third or fourth year as a university student specializing in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, natural sciences or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered.
• The successful candidate must hold a valid driver’s license.

Recommended :

• Proficiency with basic computer skills is required and some field experience is an asset.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment.
• Understanding of federal and provincial environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.

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 # : 39252

Posted : November 1, 2023

Posting end date : November 21, 2023

Salary Range : $51,000 - $59,000

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.