Safety Specialist

Job Category: SHREQ

Location: Saskatoon

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

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

As a specialist, safety you will provide technical guidance to support the corporate Safety and Health Management program and associated standards. Working with operations, you will apply industry best practices to improve and implement safety processes, contribute to safety training, and provide technical advice on safety requirements, and hazard mitigation.

In this role, you will:

• Provide proactive health and safety support to mine sites, including onsite and remote assistance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards at Cameco’s uranium mines and mills.
• Develop and maintain safety performance metrics, dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert for industrial hygiene and ergonomics.
• Analyze incident data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging research, technology and industry best practices.
• Assist with the development, review, and continuous improvement of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide support for continuous improvement initiatives, inspections, incident investigations, and internal audits.

Required:

• bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, environmental health, science, or related discipline;
• minimum three years of relevant work experience;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; and
• occasional to frequent travel to Cameco’s various locations.

Recommended:

• Possess or be eligible for a professional safety designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH);
• Familiarity with data analytics, development of dashboards and reports, and relational databases; and
• Experience working in industrial, mining or other regulated environments.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment substance test.

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 and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and
• 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.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 42163

Posted: May 7, 2026

Posting end date: May 28, 2026*Salary Range: $96,490 - $105,360

Safety Sensitive Site

*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 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.