Environment Technician Trainee (1 Year Term)

Orano; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding tailored to site

Welcoming team environment

Competitive salary & benefits

Training & development opportunities

Fitness facilities on site

Job summary

Orano is seeking an Environment Technician Trainee for a 12-month term at the McClean Lake site in Saskatchewan. The role requires the trainee to be resident of the Athabasca Basin and to pursue appropriate post-secondary education.

You will support environmental tasks, inspections and sampling under supervision, with on-site driving and safety requirements. The position follows a 14 days in/14 days out rotating schedule and is in-office at the McClean Lake site, with opportunities for hands-on

Qualifications

• Resident of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan’s north.
• Pursuing or intending to pursue post-secondary education for Environment Technician at McClean Lake.
• Experience operating Snowmobile, ATV, UTV and boats; on-site certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environment Technicians and gain practical experience.
• Perform daily inspections and monitoring tasks.
• Groundwater and surface water sampling; air and potable water monitoring.
• Sample preparation, shipping and data entry.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; comply with health, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Outdoor work readiness

Independent worker

Team player

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Post-secondary education in progress (Environment Technician field)

Tools

Snowmobile/ATV/UTV

Boats

Job description

Ref # 17081

Posting date Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Country Canada

Region Saskatchewan

City McClean Lake

Business Unit (BU) MN

Type of Employment Fixed term/Temporary

Durée (Mois) 12

Desired Starting Date 11-12-2026

Work Schedule 14 days in/14 days out rotating schedule

Remote Work In office

Job SE - NUCLEAR SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Description

Environment Technician Trainee (1 Year Term) (McClean Lake) *Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin

Reporting to the Environment Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities include:

• Trainee will gain experience by assisting the Environment Technicians
• Responsibilities after training will include but not limited to;
• Performing daily inspections
• Groundwater sampling
• Surface water sampling
• Air Monitoring
• Potable water monitoring
• Sample preparation and shipping
• Equipment maintenance and calibration
• Data entry
• Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada's values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan's north (RSN)
• Must be pursuing or intend to pursue post-secondary education required for the position of Environment Technician at McClean Lake upon completion of this work term
• Previous experience operating Snowmobile, ATV, UTV and boats - must pass certification courses on site
• A Class 5 drivers licence or Northern Class 5 license is required
• Dependable and has the ability to work independently
• Able to work in a team environment and be able to demonstrate initiative

Efforts/Demands of the Position:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be capable of sustained physical activity including: walking, climbing, and lifting

Work Location & Schedule:

• McClean Lake site
• 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
• Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Wednesday

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano's pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user's system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

• A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
• A welcoming environment and great coworkers
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
• Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
• All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Working on current and future challenges to power and preserve ourworld, build the one of tomorrow, and improve life for our communities - that's exciting for you. For us, too. By joining Orano, a leading international playerin the nuclear sector, you're in the right place.

Every day, employees at Orano work to produce efficient and reliable nuclear energy, fight climate change, find solutions that conserve natural resources, and advance progress in healthcare.

Our strengths are throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle: mastery of cutting-edge technologies, safe and high value-added products and services, specialized expertise, and strong innovation capabilities. These are just some of the qualities that showcase the exceptional skills of our 18,000 employees and their continuous learning, which we support. Diverse in profiles and experience - proof of our openness to all talent - they share the same ambition: to unlock the full value of nuclear energy.