Student, Metallurgy

Cameco; Saskatchewan; In loco; CAD 79.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cameco is seeking a student in metallurgy for a four-month, full-time term at Key Lake in northern Saskatchewan. You will perform metallurgical test work, support process controls, and help streamline data collection while collaborating with the technical services team.

You will analyze daily operations data, contribute to metallurgical accounting, and propose improvements. A rotation schedule and site commute by aircraft are required; coursework must resume after the term.

Competenze

• University student entering 3rd or 4th year in chemical/metallurgical/computer engineering or related science.
• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate safety mindset and willingness to learn.

Mansioni

• Carry out improvement projects such as metallurgical test work, process control improvements, and data collection analysis.
• Work on daily operational data analysis and metallurgical accounting.
• Foster innovation and communicate recommendations to improve operational performance.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

Coachable

Teamwork

Formazione

Third/Fourth year in chemical/metallurgical/computer engineering or related science

Strumenti

PI Asset Framework

PI Vision

Python (time series)

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Opportunities: Student, Metallurgy (42632)

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

The student, metallurgy position resides in the technical services department and reports to the site metallurgist. If you like working as part of a team where we look out for one another and collaborate to strive for excellence, then we may have a job for you.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for carrying out improvement projects such as metallurgical test work, process control improvements, and streamlining operational data collection analysis.
• Work on daily operational data analysis, metallurgical accounting, and continuously improving process operations and process controls.
• Foster innovation within the operations and technical teams and communicate recommendations to improve operational performance.

Required:

• you are a university student currently entering your third or fourth year in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer engineering, or related science;
• effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety;
• coachable and open to feedback;
• valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must return to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• familiar with PI asset framework & PI vision; and
• experience with writing python code, managing small projects, and time series data analysis and interpretation.

Conditions of Employment:

• Substance Test.

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 is a four-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2026 until end of August 2026.

Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Salary Range: $78,825 - $97,020

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s Nor th (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.