Site Services Operator 1 CL

Job summary

The operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of batch plant, waste management, and mobile equipment to maintain site infrastructure. They will also assist in training junior operators and provide support to other trades on site.

Job details

Job Category: Site Services Location: Cigar Lake Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1) 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 energize a clean-air world. The Role Reporting to the supervisor, site services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of batch plant and waste management equipment, along with a variety of mobile equipment to maintain site infrastructure, roads, and airstrip. In This Role, You Will Operate concrete batch plant and waste management equipment. Operate mobile equipment, including loaders, sand trucks, buses, skid steer, and vac trucks. Practice safe work habits and comply with company safety policies, including completing daily operator care rounds; ensure proper machine startup, operation, and shutdown procedures; and assist with preventative maintenance when appropriate. You will assist in training and monitoring junior operators and provide support to other trades on site. Perform manual labour as required, including regular lifting of materials and luggage. Required grade 12 or equivalent; at least five (5) years of relevant work experience; equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; valid Class 1A driver’s license; must hold a trade Certification to operate a Mobile Crane; safety-oriented team player with excellent communication and organizational skills; mechanically inclined with knowledge of equipment and hand tools; able to clearly communicate with team members when needed; willingness to perform manual labour as required; must be proficient with using computers, including Microsoft Office/365; and work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft. Recommended bagging station & labour work; experience with dozer, 872 grader, 644 & 744 loaders, track hoe, and 35-ton rock truck; previous lead hand or supervisory experience; ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certification; and previous experience with SAP. Conditions Of Employment pre-employment substance test; and driver’s license verification 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 & 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. Req ID #: 42466 Posted: September 22, 2026 Posting end date: October 13, 2026 Salary Range: $134,281 Safety Sensitive Site Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN). The Cigar 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.

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of batch plant, waste management, and mobile equipment to maintain site infrastructure. They will also assist in training junior operators and provide support to other trades on site.

Requirements

Candidates must have a grade 12 education or equivalent and at least five years of relevant work experience. A valid Class 1A driver’s license and a trade certification to operate a mobile crane are mandatory.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program • Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee and dependant life insurance • AD&D insurance • Disability benefits • Paid vacation leave • Employee & Family Assistance Programs • RRSP and RPP matching program • Career development opportunities • Relocation costs

Listed skills

• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Batch plant operation
• Waste management
• Mobile equipment operation
• Preventative maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365
• Manual labour
• Team leadership
• Equipment operation

Job areas

• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics
• Security & Safety