Job Category: Mining

Location: Cigar Lake

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 (i.e., 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

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate protected, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.

The Role

Reporting to the process supervisor, your role with focus on ensuring safe, effective, and efficient operation of Cigar Lake’s process areas. This role will provide the opportunity to learn and grow with the process team and is well-suited for a motivated individual who wants to be involved in day-to-day site operations.





This is a six-month temporary position.

In This Role, You Will

- Operate circuits as per outlined procedures and guidelines.
- Identify, document, and report any maintenance concerns to support continual improvement throughout the operation.
- Assist senior operators as required.

Required

- grade 12 or equivalent;
- three to five years of mill or process operation work experience;
- industrial water treatment experience;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- valid Class 5 driver’s license;
- ability to work independently and in a team setting;
- comfortable working both on the surface and underground; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended

- previous experience in an industrial workplace or uranium mill;
- potable water treatment level 1 and level 2 certification; and
- wastewater treatment level 1 certification.

Conditions Of Employment

- valid Class 5 driver’s license; and
- 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; and
- career development opportunities.

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 #: 42676

Posted: November 3, 2026

Posting end date: November 24, 2026

Salary: $130,227

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

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.

📌 Process Operator 3 (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Cameco
📍 Saskatchewan