Sr. Technician, Safety

Cameco Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Technician in Safety to enhance workplace health and safety. This role involves fieldwork, safety documentation review, and mentoring staff on safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, with a focus on data management and hazard identification. Join a team dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive work environment while contributing to vital safety initiatives in a high-stakes industry. If you are passionate about safety and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

RRSP and RPP matching program

Paid vacation leave

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant work experience required.
• Diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections and support safety programs.
• Participate in hazard identification and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Data collection and management

Workplace inspections

Hazard identification

Effective communication

Education

Diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Technician, Safety (40885)

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. We 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 energize a clean-air world.

The Role

In this role you will spend a minimum of 50% of your time in the field, including surface and underground. You will also review and revise safety documentation and be responsible for supporting workplace health and safety programs through education and mentoring to various levels of the organization. You will have an opportunity to be an active member of our emergency response program.

In this role, you will:

1. Work as a member of the health and safety team
2. Be responsible for safety program data collection and management
3. Conduct workplace inspections and work with people to help them better understand safe workplace requirements
4. Once qualified, participate in confined space testing
5. Attend safety toolbox meetings and present safety related topics
6. Take a proactive role in hazard identification and recommend corrective actions

Required:

1. Diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety or a related field
2. Three to six years of relevant work experience
3. Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
4. Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

1. Construction safety officer designation
2. Emergency Response Team (ERT)
3. Capable of obtaining or have obtained fire extinguisher maintenance certification
4. Effective computer and software skills

Conditions of Employment:

1. Pre-employment Substance test

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

1. Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
2. Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
3. Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
4. Employee & Family Assistance Programs
5. RRSP and RPP matching program

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: March 25, 2025

Posting end date: April 15, 2025
Salary Range: $82,630-$103,290

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.