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Technologist, Metallurgy
@ Cameco
Canada
Overview
Cameco is hiring a Technologist, Metallurgy for its McArthur River uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan. The role runs underground and in the underground laboratory, providing lab testing, sample analysis and reporting to support grinding and process operations. The position works a two-week on, two-week off rotation with flight commuting, and pay is $96,000 to $120,000.
Responsibilities:
- Run the underground metallurgical lab, including sample collection and analysis
- Perform ICP and other laboratory analyses under QA/QC protocols
- Troubleshoot and maintain lab instrumentation and equipment
- Compile and report process and operational data to operators and metallurgists
- Assist with process studies and continuous improvement
Requirements summary:
- Technical diploma in chemistry, metallurgy or processing
- Three to five years of analytical or metallurgical lab experience
- Willing to work underground in a mining environment
- Works a rotational schedule and commutes by aircraft
- Team player with strong communication and organizational skills
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- 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 |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Women, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | chemistry, metallurgy, processing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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Cameco
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Powering a secure energy future.
Full company description
Cameco is a global nuclear energy company. Our competitive position is based on our controlling ownership of the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine reserves and low-cost operations, as well as significant investments across the nuclear fuel cycle, including ownership interests in Westinghouse Electric Company and Global Laser Enrichment. Utilities around the world rely on Cameco to provide global nuclear fuel solutions for the generation of safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear power. We are proud to be one of Canada’s largest employers of Indigenous people, and our land holdings, including exploration, span about 1.8 million acres, the majority near our existing operations in northern Saskatchewan. Our head office is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. All applications for career opportunities must be made through our website - https://www.cameco.com/careers
- LinkedIn followers
- 65,777
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,489
- Reported office locations
- 2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 1J3, CA
- 1 Eldorado Place, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3A1, CA
- 200 Dorset St E, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V4, CA
- 328 Eldorado Road, Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cameco Corporation
- Specialties
- Uranium mining and milling
- mining
- nuclear fuel
- nuclear fuel services
- uranium refining
- uranium conversion
- nuclear reactors
- uranium enrichment
- and nuclear energy
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Cameco is a global nuclear energy company. Our competitive position is based on our controlling ownership of the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine reserves and low-cost operations, as well as significant investments across the nuclear fuel cycle, including ownership interests in Westinghouse Electric Company and Global Laser Enrichment. Utilities around the world rely on Cameco to provide global nuclear fuel…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nuclear Electric Power Generation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Uranium mining and millingminingnuclear fuelnuclear fuel servicesuranium refininguranium conversionnuclear reactorsuranium enrichmentand nuclear energy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 82 |
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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
As a key member of the process team, you will support McArthur River's process circuits, with a focus on the underground grinding operations through laboratory testing, sample collection, analytical reporting, and operational troubleshooting. Working in the underground laboratory, you will provide critical technical support to operators, supervisors, and metallurgists by delivering accurate and timely analytical results that help optimize process performance and support safe, reliable operations.
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.
- Monitor laboratory performance and equipment reliability, including troubleshooting issues and performing routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
- 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
- driver’s license.
Conditions of Employment:
- 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 position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression which is appropriate to their qualifications.
Req ID #: 42536
Posted: October 20, 2026
Posting end date: November 10, 2026
Salary Range: $96,000 - $120,000
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
The McArthur River 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.
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