Technician, Radiation

Job summary

The technician will ensure compliance with the Radiation Protection Program by monitoring underground and surface facilities. They will also issue radiation work permits and maintain accurate radiation data to minimize worker exposure.

Job details

Job Category: SHREQ Location: Cigar Lake Work Contract: Temp Full-Time (K3) 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 power a secure energy future. The Role As a member of the Cigar Lake radiation team, your work will focus on ensuring that the worker’s health and safety challenges associated with potential radiation exposure are identified and minimized. You will be a front-line presence throughout the site and a knowledge resource for your coworkers, utilizing your skills and experience as a technical professional. In This Role, You Will Assist in ensuring compliance with the Radiation Protection Program throughout the operation. Collect, maintain, and record radiation data from the underground and surface facilities. Issue radiation work permits when needed. Conduct routine monitoring and assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers. Required radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science-related field; three to six years of applicable work experience with radiation protection principles; equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered; team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value; and work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft. Recommended previous underground experience; and experience with Microsoft Office. Conditions Of Employment pre-employment substance test; and background check. 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 is a temporary position for 12 months. Req ID #: 42490 Posted: September 17, 2026 Posting end date: October 8, 2026 Salary: $83,380- $104,220 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 technician will ensure compliance with the Radiation Protection Program by monitoring underground and surface facilities. They will also issue radiation work permits and maintain accurate radiation data to minimize worker exposure.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a science-related post-secondary degree. Additionally, three to six years of applicable work experience in radiation protection is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program • Flexible health plan • Drug plan • Dental plan • Vision plan • Health spending account • Personal spending account • Employee and 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

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Radiation protection
• Radiation monitoring
• Data collection
• Radiation work permits
• Compliance
• Safety monitoring
• Underground safety
• Microsoft Office
• Technical reporting
• Risk assessment

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• Energy
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Science & Research
• Trades