Director, Communications

Job Category : Communications

Location : Saskatoon, SK

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 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

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of external and internal communications functions at Cameco, ensuring the effective messaging and communication of corporate activities and objectives to build support with key stakeholders and maximize our reputation as a vital player in the global clean energy and critical minerals space.

In this role, you will :

• Develop, review and approve strategic messages for use in proactively and reactively communicating about Cameco and its performance with various audiences
• Identify, plan and execute targeted communications opportunities to advance corporate objectives and business goals employing a variety of media, including advertising and social media
• Manage the design, development and production of professional materials for print and electronic media, including Cameco’s website and intranet, contributing to the company’s overall brand
• Oversee Cameco’s relationship with media, lead the process of drafting and issuing news releases and other public communications and responding to media inquiries and interview requests
• Prepare and support Cameco’s executive officers and senior personnel for media engagements, speeches and presentations, assist other departments with communications needs as required
• Supervise the External Communications and Internal Communications business units and their professional staff, as well as communications consultants and service providers Cameco may contract

Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline
• Twelve or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, consulting / agency work or a related role
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered
• Previous experience within media and / or dealing with media
• Experience with web and social media platforms, as well as advertising campaigns
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills

Recommended :

• Communications experience in a corporate setting, particularly a publicly traded company
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably nuclear energy or mining

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 # : 39339

Posted : November 9, 2023

Posting end date : November 23, 2023

Salary Range : $140,000 - $180,000

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.