Technician , Radiation

Cameco; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision plan

RRSP and RPP matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Cameco is seeking a Technician, Radiation to join the Cigar Lake radiation team in northern Saskatchewan. You will help ensure health and safety by identifying and minimizing radiation exposure, serving as a front-line resource on site.

The role involves compliance with Radiation Protection Program, collecting and recording data, issuing work permits, and monitoring conditions. Travel by aircraft to site, rotation schedule, and a background in radiation protection are required.

Qualifications

• Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or post-secondary education in a science-related field.
• Three to six years of applicable work experience with radiation protection principles.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value; and
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Radiation Protection Program throughout the operation.
• Collect, maintain, and record radiation data from the underground and surface facilities.
• Issue radiation work permits when needed.
• Conduct routine monitoring and assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers.

Skills

Radiation protection

Data collection

Team player

Education

Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate

Post-secondary education in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technician , Radiation (42644)

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

As a member of the Cigar Lake radiation team, your work will focus on ensuring that the worker’s health and safety challenges associated with potential radiation exposure are identified and minimized. You will be a front-line presence throughout the site and a knowledge resource for your coworkers, utilizing your skills and experience as a technical professional.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Radiation Protection Program throughout the operation.


• Collect, maintain, and record radiation data from the underground and surface facilities.


• Issue radiation work permits when needed.


• Conduct routine monitoring and assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers.

Required:

• radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science-related field;


• three to six years of applicable work experience with radiation protection principles;


• equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered;


• team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value; and


• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• previous underground experience; and


• experience with Microsoft Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-employment substance test; and


• background check.

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 and Family Assistance Programs;


• RRSP and RPP matching program; and

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.

Posting end date: November19, 2026 Salary: $78,980- $98,720

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.