Manager, Mill Operations

Cameco Corporation; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 209,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation costs

Job summary

Cameco Corporation's Key Lake operation in Saskatchewan seeks a Manager, Mill Operations to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for safely and reliably operating the mill while meeting production commitments. Reporting to the Key Lake General Manager, you will drive reliability, set annual department goals, manage budgets, and oversee ore receiving, milling, and plant upgrades.

This role requires a technical degree or diploma, 15 years industrial experience, 5+ years in supervision, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma with equivalent experience.
• 15 years of combined experience in an industrial setting.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior supervisory role.
• Willing to work irregular schedule; commute to site by aircraft.
• Uranium milling knowledge and P.Eng. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control mill budget and department expenditures.
• Lead and support operations and technical teams through upgrades.
• Plan and oversee ore receiving and mill production activities.
• Set annual department safety goals and ensure high safety standards.
• Coach and mentor site leaders to develop their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Operations management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field or diploma with equivalent experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manager, Mill Operations (42451)

Requisition ID42451-Posted08/27/2026-Key Lake-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

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

Reporting to the Key Lake General Manager, you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary operations team to safely and reliably operate the mill, meeting production commitments while steadily seeking to improve reliability and predictability of operations. You will set your departments up for success by developing a world class team of operations leaders. As a part of the Key Lake senior leadership team, you will be responsible for setting overall site goals.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor and control mill budget and control department expenditures including material requirements and equipment.
• Lead and support operations and technical teams through plant upgrades and technological advancements.
• Plan and oversee ore receiving and mill production activities.
• Plan and set annual department goals relating to safety and ensure that high safety and environmental standards are maintained.
• Coach and mentor site leaders to develop their full potential.

Required:

• bachelor in a technical field or a diploma and equivalent experience;
• 15 years of combined experience in an industrial setting;
• five years of experience in a senior supervisory role; and
• work an irregular schedule, Monday to Thursday, and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• uranium milling technical experience; and
• P. Eng.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-employment substance test; and
• background check.

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.

Salary Range: 209,000-261,000

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.