Job Category: Trades

Location: Key Lake

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time (K3)

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

The Role

Reporting to the General Supervisor, Maintenance, you will lead a team of maintenance tradespeople to ensure assets are used effectively and sustainably. You will champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all work is planned and executed in compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary trades teams in the execution of project work, actively supporting and participating in commissioning activities while providing oversight during installation. Contributing to the development and implementation of effective maintenance strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient mill operations.

This is an 18-month temporary position.

In This Role, You Will

Oversee, coach, and develop a team of tradespeople in the maintenance of site project work; Ensure that planned and ad hoc maintenance activities are carried out in an efficient and responsive manner; Assist with other supervisors and departments to achieve common goals, as required; and Play an active role in operational reliability and asset health.

Required

valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson certification or a technical diploma in a related mechanical discipline; 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent; equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills; work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended

a Saskatchewan supervisory certificate; first aid certificate; and previous working experience using SAP, Sigga and Bentley.

Conditions Of Employment

trade verification; and pre-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&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave; Employee and Family Assistance Programs; RRSP and RPP matching program; career development opportunities; and relocation costs.

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 18-month temporary position.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 42291

Posted: June 2, 2026

Posting end date: June 23, 2026

Salary Range: 124,000-155,000

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The Key Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a two week on/two week off rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.

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.