Student, Mine Engineering

Cameco; McArthur's Mills; In loco; CAD 79.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cameco is seeking a student in geological or mine engineering to join the McArthur River mine engineering team for an eight-month term. The role focuses on providing engineering support across surveying, ventilation and planning, while you develop experience in underground mining. You’ll work with the engineering group and contribute to production metrics, with rotation to site by aircraft and a May 2027–December 2027 schedule.

Competenze

• Currently enrolled university student in geological or mine engineering (3rd/4th or 4th year).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the full MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with mining software (Deswik preferred).

Mansioni

• Provide mine engineering support through surveying, ventilation, layouts, short-term planning, ground control and project work.
• Collaborate with the mine engineering group to develop experience across underground mining.
• Assist with reporting and tracking daily, weekly and monthly production metrics and KPIs.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Planning

Formazione

3rd/4th year university student in geological or mine engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Deswik

Descrizione del lavoro

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

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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

Working as a team member of the McArthur River mine engineering department, you will be responsible for providing mine engineering support to the operation. This role will require contributions in various disciplines. Necessary training will be provided to you to meet the needs of the department.

In this role, you will:

• Provide engineering support through surveying, ventilation, production and development layouts, short term planning, ground control and project work.
• Work closely with the mine engineering group to further develop your work experience while providing your knowledge in all aspects of mine engineering in an underground mine.
• Assist with reporting and tracking daily, weekly and monthly production metrics and KPIs.

Required:

• you will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geological or mine engineering, or other applicable academic fields;
• valid class 5 driver’s license;
• experienced in using the full Microsoft suite, particularly Excel;
• flexibility, teamwork and good time management;
• strong communication, planning and organizational skills;
• demonstrate a resolute attitude towards safety;
• work a rotation schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• previous experience in an underground mining environment in a technical or operational role;
• familiarity with mining software, Deswik preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-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 an eight month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of December 2027 .

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

Salary: 78,800-97,000 per annum

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.