Heavy Duty Mechanic

Cameco Corporation; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cameco Corporation in Saskatchewan is seeking a trades professional to maintain and support underground heavy equipment at the McArthur River site. Responsibilities include preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance to ensure reliability and safety in a continuous mining operation.

The role requires five years of underground or surface experience with mobile equipment, along with strong diagnostics skills and the ability to work in a rotational schedule, commuting to site by aircraft.

Qualifications

• Valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson heavy duty equipment mechanic certificate or agricultural mechanic certificate.
• Five years of related underground or surface experience with mobile heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to utilize original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic software.
• Excellent safety record; and
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support underground heavy equipment through preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Advanced diagnostics, fault finding, component rebuilds, and repairs to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and availability in a continuous mining operation.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety

Maintenance planning

Education

Journeyperson heavy equipment mechanic certificate

Agricultural mechanic certificate

Tools

OEM diagnostic software

SAP

Job description

Job Category: Trades

Location: McArthur River

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 (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.

Position And Responsibilities

• Maintain and support underground heavy equipment through a combination of preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance.
• Advanced diagnostics, fault finding, component rebuilds, and repairs to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and availability in a continuous mining operation.

Education And Qualifications

Requirements of the position:

• valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson heavy duty equipment mechanic certificate or, agricultural mechanic certificate;
• five years of related underground or surface experience with mobile heavy equipment maintenance;
• ability to utilize original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic software;
• excellent safety record; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Assets

• previous experience working underground;
• reliability or predictive maintenance experience; and
• familiarity with computerized maintenance tracking SAP.

Conditions Of Employment

• trade verification; and
• pre-employment substance test.

Safety Sensitive Site

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. You could earn $5,000 (less deductions) by referring the successful candidate.

Req ID #: 42684

Rate per hour: $68.08

Posted: November 3, 2026

Posting end date: November 24, 2026

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.

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

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.