Student, Geological Assistant

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada Cameco Full time

Job Category: Geology

Location: Saskatoon, SK 

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5) 

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 (, 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

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Be an integral member of Cameco’s exploration team, striving to bring the multiple benefits of nuclear energy to the world, by finding the next generation of uranium deposits. Help us discover tomorrow’s energy today.

In this role, you will:

Assist the team with various aspects of exploration, including geological and geotechnical drill core logging, sampling and downhole probing, field-oriented data collection, scouting the position of drill trails and drill holes, data management, and other duties associated with drill programs that may be assigned Assist with a variety of special projects and other day-to-day activities


The successful candidate will work a term of approximately four months starting May 2024. This is a field-based position that will be based at one of Cameco’s exploration camps.

Required:

You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student specializing in geology or related field Looking for hands-on experience in an innovative exploration environment Class 5 driver’s license

Conditions of Employment:

Criminal Record Background Check 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. 

Interviews will take place in January/February 2024. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Req ID # : 39166

Posted: October 31, 2023

Posting end date: November 21, 2023
Salary Range: $$ per day

Safety Sensitive Position

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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. 



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