Jr. Technologist, Lab

Cameco; Saskatchewan; In loco; CAD 88.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cameco is recruiting for a six-month temporary role based at Key Lake, Saskatchewan. You will perform day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumentation, participate in QC activities, and help maintain analytical equipment across lab, mill, and mine operations.

The position requires a chemistry diploma or degree, up to three years of experience, strong lab principles, and a collaborative, safety-focused mindset.

Competenze

• Chemical technology diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Up to three years of relevant work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered.
• Working knowledge of chemical laboratory principles and procedures.
• Effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Solid team player with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback, maintains a positive attitude, works diligently, and adheres to safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 lbs; and
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Mansioni

• Participant in quality control activities within the lab operations and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation.
• Perform maintenance of analytical equipment in the lab, mill and mine, and provide coverage to the McArthur River satellite lab as needed.

Conoscenze

Chemical lab knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Rotate schedule readiness

Formazione

Chemistry diploma or degree

Strumenti

X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMS

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake 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

You will be responsible for the day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumentation methods.

This is a six-month temporary position.

In this role, you will:

• Participant in quality control activities within the lab operations and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation.
• Perform maintenance of analytical equipment in the lab, mill and mine, and provide coverage to the McArthur River satellite lab as needed.

Required:

• chemical technology diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemistry;
• up to three years of relevant work experience;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
• working knowledge of chemical laboratory principles and procedures;
• effective organizational and analytical skills;
• solid team player with a willingness to learn;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision;
• coachable and receptive to feedback, maintains a positive attitude, works diligently, and adheres to safe work practices;
• ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 lbs; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• experience with an x-ray fluorescent spectrometer;
• experience with Microsoft Office suite and SAP; and
• working knowledge of LIMS.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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

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.

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026 Salary Range: $87,770 - $109,710

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.