Geological Technician

Job Category : Technicians / Technologist

Location : Saskatoon

Work Contract : Temp Full-Time (K3)

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 exploration 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.

This is a one-year temporary staff position located in Saskatoon, SK.

In this role, you will :

• provide geotechnical and geological support to all Saskatchewan field programs
• logging of down hole geophysical drill holes
• process drill core and data collection
• maintain and calibrate equipment and vehicles
• assist with other camp responsibilities as required
• complete drill site inspections and communicate safe work procedures to all contractors on site

Required :

• Geological technician certificate or diploma
• One or more years of relevant work experience in an exploration environment
• Team player with the ability to work well independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence
• Safety-oriented work attitude
• Ability and willingness to perform manual labour, including heavy lifting, as required for this position
• Work a rotational schedule during field season

Recommended :

• First aid training, TDG, WHMIS, ATV / snow machine certification, boat safety training
• Experienced in MS Office

Conditions of Employment :

• Pre-employment Substance Test
• Criminal Record Background Check

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

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 # : 40054

Posted : July 4, 2024

Posting end date : July 25, 2024

Salary Range : $75,950 - $94,940

Safety Sensitive Position

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.