Sr. Specialist, Operational Excellence

Cameco; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation costs

Employee referral bonus

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, vision plan

Job summary

Cameco is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Operational Excellence at its Cigar Lake site in northern Saskatchewan. The role focuses on applying Lean and Six Sigma, asset management and change management to drive a culture of operational excellence.

You will partner with site and corporate teams to implement improvement programs and sustain excellence. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive relevant experience, with certification in change management and a willingness to work a rotational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or communications field.
• Eight years or more of relevant work experience; equivalent combinations considered.
• Lean Green Belt, PROSCI or other accredited change-management certification.
• Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Willing to work a rotational schedule and commute by aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Track and communicate metrics for the continuous improvement and operational reliability program.
• Promote and provide guidance on the use of change-management tools.
• Collaborate with site leaders and employees to ensure adoption of tools and a culture of excellence.
• Coach, mentor and train across the organization in new continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Work from northern Saskatchewan mine operations and engage workers in their areas; spend significant time underground.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Specialist, Operational Excellence (42650)

Requisition ID42650-Posted10/22/2026-Cigar 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

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar 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

Guided by the corporate operational excellence programs and strategies and supporting site strategic plans, the Operational Excellence Specialist will work with the site management team and the corporate Operational Excellence department to apply and coordinate the activities associated with the elements of operational excellence including continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma), asset management (including operational reliability) and change management. This position will support the development of effective change management and implementation plans to broadly implement operational excellence and assist the site in developing and sustaining a culture of excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Track and communicate the metrics associated with the continuous improvement and operational reliability program.
• Promote and provide guidance to site personnel on the sue of change management tools.
• Work closely with leaders and employees across the site to ensure people are utilizing the tools and are engaged and excited about improving Cameco towards a vision of excellence.
• Make opportunities to coach, mentor and train across the organization and assist in the use of new continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Work from our northern Saskatchewan mine operation locations and work with employees in their work areas.
• Spend a significant amount of time working in an underground setting.

Required:

• bachelor’s degree in a related technical or communications related field;
• minimum of eight years of relevant work-related experience;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
• lean Greenbelt, PROSCI or other accredited change management certification;
• exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills;
• excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• six Sigma;
• professional project management; and
• experience in and knowledge of the nuclear and/or uranium mining industry.

Conditions of 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&DD, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Relocation costs

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

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: October 22, 2026

Posting end date: November 12, 2026 Salary Range: $124,510 - $155,640

Safety Sensitive Site

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.