General Supervisor, Mine

Cameco; McArthur's Mills; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible health, dental & vision plan

RRSP/RPP matching

Relocation costs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cameco is seeking an experienced operations leader for underground mine development at McArthur River, SK. You will champion safe and reliable execution, drive continuous improvement, develop people, and build strong cross-functional relationships within a multi-disciplinary mining team.

The role reports to the mine development superintendent and requires strong communication, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal direction on a two-week rotation, including aircraft commutes.

Qualifications

• Eight to 12 years of experience in underground mine operations or a relevant technical degree with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
• Eligibility to obtain a Saskatchewan blasting certificate.
• Ability to obtain a Saskatchewan supervisor’s certificate.
• Strong knowledge of mine safety practices and safety systems.
• Ability to work a two-week rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development and capital drilling is safe and compliant with regulations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work to meet site priorities.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate plans and enable execution.
• Maintain contractor staffing, equipment, materials, and spares.
• Oversee contractor activities and liaise with development contractors.
• Prioritize daily contractor activities to meet ops needs.
• Track contractor hours and expenses and support cost verification.
• Analyze month-end data and participate in performance reviews.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with mine development leadership.
• Ensure procedures and work instructions are current and effective.
• Partner on training programs to meet ops requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mine safety practices

Project planning

Communication

Contracting oversight

Data analysis

Education

Mine engineering diploma or technical degree

Saskatchewan blasting certificate

Saskatchewan supervisor’s certificate

Job description

Requisition ID42667-Posted11/05/2026-McArthur River-Canada-Operations Management

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

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, 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 mine development superintendent, you will be part of a teamresponsible for underground mine development and freeze drilling.

As a proven leader, you will champion safe and reliable execution of tasks, drive continuous improvement, develop people, build strong relationships, and achieve results in a mining environment. With a strong business focus, you will communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, and work with minimal direction within a multi-functional mining team.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure development and capital drilling activities are carried out safely and in compliance with regulations and Cameco’s policies and guidelines.
• Ensure work is efficiently planned, scheduled, and coordinated to meet site priorities and objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate plans and support effective work execution.
• Maintain appropriate contractor staffing, equipment, consumable materials, and critical spares to support site objectives.
• Oversee contractor activities and serve as the site liaison between Cameco and development contractors.
• Direct and prioritize daily contractor activities to meet operational requirements.
• Approve and track daily contractor hours and expenses, and support cost verification.
• Compile and analyze month end performance data and participate in performance reviews.
• Identify, prioritize, and advance continuous improvement initiatives in consultation with the mine development superintendent, supporting operational excellence and Cameco’s four pillars of success: a safe, healthy, and rewarding workplace, a clean environment, supportive communities, and outstanding financial performance.
• Ensure procedures and work instructions are accurate, current, and effective.
• Partner with site training and contractors to ensure training programs within your area of responsibility are effective and meet operational requirements.

Required:

• eight to 12 years of experience in underground mine operations, or a relevant technical degree, mine engineering diploma combined with equivalent experience;
• minimum of three years in a supervisory role;
• eligibility to obtain a Saskatchewan blasting certificate;
• ability to obtain a Saskatchewan supervisor’s certificate;
• strong knowledge of mine safety practices and safety systems; and
• ability to work a two-week rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• experience working at a uranium industrial site;
• Lean Green Belt training or certification;
• knowledge of operational reliability principles and practices.
• experience with mechanized mobile equipment and current mining technologies.

Conditions of Employment:

• background check; 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;
• 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.

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026 Salary Range: $148,330 - $185,410

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.