Sr. Specialist, Fire Protection and Code Compliance

Cameco Corporation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cameco Corporation is seeking a senior technical services professional in Saskatoon to provide advanced expertise in code compliance and fire protection for heavy industrial projects. You will participate across multiple projects, shaping governance, standards, and regulatory adherence to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture, a PE designation, eight+ years of relevant experience, NBCC/NFCC knowledge, and ability to travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or relevant field.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in building code compliance and fire protection for heavy industrial projects.
• Extensive knowledge of NBCC, NFCC, and provincial regulations and standards.
• Professional engineering designation or equivalent.
• Ability to travel to various Cameco work locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on code compliance review for multiple projects.
• Work across projects, sites, disciplines and corporate functions.
• Support stakeholders through standards development, reviews, recommendations and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise on Cameco’s project delivery processes, engineering governance, regulatory requirements and industry practices.
• Interface with Cameco’s external fire and life safety consultant(s).

Skills

Code compliance review

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or relevant field

Professional engineering designation

Job description

Job Category: Projects

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

Saskatoon Office

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

As a member of Cameco’s technical services team, you will provide advanced technical expertise in specialized disciplines supporting project definition, planning, engineering readiness, technical governance, compliance, risk management and project execution.

In This Role, You Will

• Acts as a subject matter expert on code compliance review for multiple projects.
• Work across projects, sites, disciplines and corporate functions.
• Support stakeholders through standards development, reviews, recommendations and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise on Cameco’s project delivery processes, engineering governance, regulatory requirements, operations interfaces, and industry practices.
• Interface with Cameco’s external fire and life safety consultant(s).

Required

• bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or a relevant field;
• a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in building code compliance and fire protection program implementation for heavy industrial projects;
• extensive knowledge in National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC), and Provincial regulations and standards.
• Professional engineering or equivalent designation; and
• the ability to travel to various Cameco work locations.

Recommended

• M.Sc. in Engineering or advanced certification/ training in fire protection and code compliance
• fre protection and code compliance review experience in the uranium mining industry or processing facilities;
• expertise in interpretation of CSA N393 – Fire protection for facilities that process, handle, or store nuclear substances.
• experience using various project management applications; and
• excellent communication and facilitation skills.

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.

Use as required: This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Salary Range: $148,000-$185,000

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.