Sr. Technician, Safety

Job summary

The role involves managing safety program data, conducting workplace inspections, and providing safety education and mentoring. The technician will also participate in the emergency response program and perform hazard identification in the field.

Job details

Job Category: SHREQ Location: Key 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 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 needed to power a secure energy future. The Role In this role you will spend a minimum of 50% of your time in the field. You will also review and revise safety documentation and be responsible for supporting workplace health and safety programs through education and mentoring to various levels of the organization. You will have an opportunity to be an active member of our emergency response program. In This Role, You Will Work as a member of the health and safety team. Be responsible for safety program data collection and management. Conduct workplace inspections and work with people to help them better understand safe workplace requirements. Once qualified, participate in confined space testing. Attend safety toolbox meetings and present safety related topics. Handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of routine duties. Take a proactive role in hazard identification and recommend corrective actions. Required diploma or certificate in occupation health and safety or a related field; three to six years of relevant work experience; class 5 driver’s license; equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; and work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft. Recommended certified industrial fire fighter NFPA 1081 incipient, interior and exterior; hazardous material NFPA 1072 Awareness and Operations; NFPA 1002 pump operator; NFPA 1140 wildland; 40 hour advanced first aid certification; and ICS-100 certification. Conditions Of Employment class 5 driver’s license; 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; and career development opportunities. 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 #: 42470 Posted: September 15, 2026 Posting end date: October 6, 2026 Salary Range: $96,250 - $120,310 Safety Sensitive Site Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN). 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 role involves managing safety program data, conducting workplace inspections, and providing safety education and mentoring. The technician will also participate in the emergency response program and perform hazard identification in the field.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety with three to six years of relevant experience and a class 5 driver's license. Candidates must be able to work a rotational schedule and pass a pre-employment substance test.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program • Variable pay • Flexible health plan • Drug plan • Dental plan • Vision plan • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee life insurance • Dependant life insurance • AD&D • Disability benefits • Paid vacation leave • Employee and Family Assistance Programs • RRSP matching program • RPP matching program • Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Safety Program Management
• Workplace Inspections
• Hazard Identification
• Confined Space Testing
• Emergency Response
• Data Collection
• Safety Education
• Mentoring
• Corrective Action Planning
• Industrial Fire Fighting
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• First Aid
• Incident Command System

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability