Top Benefits
About the role
Sr. Engineer, Mine (41358)
McArthur River, SK
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 part of the McArthur River team, you will contribute your mine engineering expertise to support operations in mining a challenging orebody. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production through thoughtful planning and technical guidance. With safety as a core value, you will focus on delivering high-quality results while helping your team meet operational targets.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain short and long term mine plans and schedules.
- Support ventilation design and monitoring to ensure safe working conditions.
- Contribute to ground control strategies and implementation.
- Conduct and oversee surveying activities to support production and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges.
- Supervise and support a small team of technical staff, fostering collaboration and performance.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure that production designs are adequate for the complex orebody.
- Promote a safety-first culture in all aspects of engineering and operations.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in geological, geotechnical or mine engineering
- Seven to 12 years of progressive experience in hard rock and/or underground mine engineering
- Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation
- Demonstrated expertise in mine design software, particularly Deswik, with a strong background in drilling and blasting design. This includes experience reviewing and validating others’ work, as well as training team members in effective drilling and blast design practices.
- Extensive experience with mine scheduling software, particularly Deswik, including the development of short-, medium-, and long-term schedules. Proven ability to train and support others in building effective and practical mine schedules.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Long hole mining experience, particularly in high-grade or challenging environments
- Ventilation experience with Ventilation on Demand (VOD) systems.
Conditions of 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 & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Req ID # : 41358
Posted: September 25, 2025
Posting end date: October 16, 2025
Salary Range: $142,000 - $177,000
About Cameco
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Our tier-one operations have the licensed capacity to produce more than 53 million pounds (100% basis) of uranium concentrates annually, backed by more than 464 million pounds (our share) of proven and probable mineral reserves. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion and fuel manufacturing services.
Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate power in safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear reactors. Together, we are meeting the ever-increasing demand for clean baseload electricity while delivering safe, reliable solutions to today's clean-air crisis.
Top Benefits
About the role
Sr. Engineer, Mine (41358)
McArthur River, SK
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 part of the McArthur River team, you will contribute your mine engineering expertise to support operations in mining a challenging orebody. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective production through thoughtful planning and technical guidance. With safety as a core value, you will focus on delivering high-quality results while helping your team meet operational targets.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain short and long term mine plans and schedules.
- Support ventilation design and monitoring to ensure safe working conditions.
- Contribute to ground control strategies and implementation.
- Conduct and oversee surveying activities to support production and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges.
- Supervise and support a small team of technical staff, fostering collaboration and performance.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to ensure that production designs are adequate for the complex orebody.
- Promote a safety-first culture in all aspects of engineering and operations.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in geological, geotechnical or mine engineering
- Seven to 12 years of progressive experience in hard rock and/or underground mine engineering
- Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation
- Demonstrated expertise in mine design software, particularly Deswik, with a strong background in drilling and blasting design. This includes experience reviewing and validating others’ work, as well as training team members in effective drilling and blast design practices.
- Extensive experience with mine scheduling software, particularly Deswik, including the development of short-, medium-, and long-term schedules. Proven ability to train and support others in building effective and practical mine schedules.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Recommended:
- Long hole mining experience, particularly in high-grade or challenging environments
- Ventilation experience with Ventilation on Demand (VOD) systems.
Conditions of 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 & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Relocation costs
Req ID # : 41358
Posted: September 25, 2025
Posting end date: October 16, 2025
Salary Range: $142,000 - $177,000
About Cameco
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Our tier-one operations have the licensed capacity to produce more than 53 million pounds (100% basis) of uranium concentrates annually, backed by more than 464 million pounds (our share) of proven and probable mineral reserves. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion and fuel manufacturing services.
Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate power in safe, reliable, carbon-free nuclear reactors. Together, we are meeting the ever-increasing demand for clean baseload electricity while delivering safe, reliable solutions to today's clean-air crisis.