Specialist, Exploration SHEQ

Cameco Corporation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation costs

Career development

RRSP matching

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Vacation leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cameco Corporation is seeking a field-oriented professional for the Exploration team in Saskatoon. This role emphasizes leading field programs, coordinating remote visits and ensuring compliance across safety, health and radiation protection while collaborating with contractors and internal teams.

The position combines field leadership with management-system activities, including training, incident investigations, and documentation, with a portion of time at remote northern sites and in

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, geology, environmental science, natural resources, geological technology, or related discipline.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Five to ten years of safety experience in exploration/mining or field-based industrial setting.
• Hands-on field inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Valid driver’s license; ATV/UTV and snowmachine experience in rugged terrain.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine remote field visits and site inspections.
• Support risk assessments, job hazard assessments and behavioural observations.
• Ensure safety, health and radiation protection compliance.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractor screening, orientations, performance monitoring and close-out activities.
• Maintain training and management-system records; prepare reports.
• Review and improve Exploration SHEQ programs and procedures; provide practical guidance.
• Promote reporting and learning culture through coaching and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Field inspections

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Contractor oversight

Emergency preparedness

Safety management

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

OSH Diploma/Degree

Tools

ATV/UTV operation

Snowmachines operation

Job description

Job Category: Geology/Exploration

Location: Saskatoon

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

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco's corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Join Cameco's Exploration team and play a critical role in enabling safe and successful field programs. You will work directly with exploration teams and contractors to manage risk, maintain regulatory and environmental compliance, support incident and corrective action processes, coordinate training, and strengthen emergency preparedness and response. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and collaborating closely with different teams. The role combines field leadership and management systems activities, with approximately 30% of the year working in remote northern Saskatchewan sites with the remainder based in the Saskatoon office.

Your work will help ensure our exploration programs are conducted safely, responsibly, and sustainably, protecting our people, the environment, and Cameco's reputation while supporting the discovery of the next generation of world-class uranium deposits.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate routine remote field visits, and site inspections in all weather conditions.


• Support field-level risk assessments, job hazard assessments and job task and behavioural observations.


• Ensure safety, health, and radiation protection compliance.


• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action follow-through, including developing recommendations, tracking actions, and identifying recurring trends.


• Support contractor screening, pre-program orientations, performance monitoring, and close‑out activities; act as a contractor coordinator when assigned.


• Maintain training and management-system records and prepare reports and performance updates.


• Support the review and improvement of Exploration SHEQ programs, procedures, and work instructions, and provide guidance so requirements remain current and practical.


• Promote a strong reporting and learning culture by providing practical coaching, sharing of lessons learned, and working collaboratively with various Exploration teams, corporate groups, mine sites, and contractors.

Required

• diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, geology, environmental science, natural resources, geological technology, or a related discipline;


• equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience will be considered for applicants without a degree;


• five to ten years of relevant experience supporting safety in exploration, mining, or another field-based industrial setting;


• hands-on experience with field inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, and compliance activities;


• valid driver’s license with practical experience with ATV/UTV and snowmachines in rugged terrain;


• ability to build constructive relationships and influence employees, contractors and technical specialists without direct authority;


• strong technical writing, communication, organizational, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.


• working knowledge of safety management systems;


• ability to work independently across office and field settings while coordinating multiple priorities and maintaining accurate records; and


• proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Recommended

• working knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, investigations, and corrective action processes; and


• experience working with drilling or other industrial programs in remote locations.

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;


• 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: $95,000 - $120,000*

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan's North (RSN).

• This information is presented as the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the total rewards provided for this position. The compensation offered to the successful candidate will be based on the individual’s education, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations.

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.