Posted 18 days ago
Technologist, Metallurgy
@ Cameco Corporation-Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Cameco Corporation is hiring a Technologist, Metallurgy for its Saskatoon operations. The role supports the underground metallurgical laboratory, covering sample collection, analysis and reporting that feed underground grinding and process decisions. The posting requires a rotational schedule, underground work and commuting to site by aircraft.
Responsibilities:
- Support underground metallurgical lab sample collection and analysis
- Perform ICP and other laboratory analyses with accurate records
- Provide timely results and assist with process troubleshooting
- Compile and communicate laboratory and operational data
- Assist field investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Technical diploma in chemistry, metallurgy or processing
- Three to five years of analytical or metallurgical lab experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Willing to work underground in a mining environment
- Work a rotational schedule and commute by aircraft
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Metallurgy, Processing |
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Cameco Corporation-Saskatoon
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 58 |
Description
In this role, you will:
-Support the day-to-day operation of the underground metallurgical laboratory, including sample collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting activities that support underground grinding and process operations.
-Collect and analyze process, environmental, and operational samples while ensuring compliance with established QA/QC protocols and procedures.
-Work closely with operators, supervisors, and metallurgists to provide timely analytical results, assist with troubleshooting activities, and support operational decision-making.
-Perform laboratory analyses using a variety of instrumentation and techniques, which may include ICP analysis, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
-Assist with field investigations, process studies, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing underground grinding and process performance.
-Compile, analyze, and communicate laboratory and operational data to support process monitoring, reporting, and improvement opportunities.
-Work safely and effectively in both the underground operating environment and laboratory setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production objectives.
Required:
-technical diploma in chemistry, metallurgy or processing;
-three to five years of relevant analytical or metallurgical lab experience;
-equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
-team player with excellent communication and organizational skills;
-willing to work underground in a mining environment; and
-work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
-previous experience working in an industrial environment;
-previous experience operating an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS);
-Excel and/or AVEVA PI system knowledge;
-LIMS and/or SAP experience; and
-drivers license.
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