Student, Mine Engineering (41490)
About the role
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Saskatoon
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
Working with the Strategic Projects group at the corporate office in Saskatoon, you’ll collaborate closely with Technical Services and our operating sites. As a Mine Engineering student, you’ll contribute to a variety of initiatives related to mining, operations support, and technical assessments. This role offers exposure to real-world challenges and the opportunity to support impactful projects across our organization.
In this role, you will:
- Work with shotcrete/backfill design/distribution
- Assist in mine extension support
- Work with quality assurance and quality control
- Participate in ventilation, dewatering and ground control assurance activity – conformance to corporate and site standards
- Complete technical memo and report writing
- Engage with corporate technical services personnel, mine engineering and geology teams at mine sites
- Work with ground control with a large focus on operational support in ground support design, ground support product reviews, mining sequencing
- Gain exposure to unique Jet Boring Mining System as used at Cigar Lake Mine
- Work with raisebore and long hole mining methods at McArthur River Mine
Required:
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You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geological or mine engineering, or other applicable academic fields.
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Demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety
-
Work a portion of your term doing a fly in/fly out rotational schedule and commute to our northern Saskatchewan sites by aircraft
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance Test
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 16-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2026 until end of August 2027.
Interviews will take place in January/February 2026. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Req ID #: 41490
Posted: November 6, 2025
Posting end date: November 27, 2025
Salary Range: $75,796 - $93,288
Safety Sensitive Site
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.
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.
Student, Mine Engineering (41490)
About the role
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Saskatoon
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
Working with the Strategic Projects group at the corporate office in Saskatoon, you’ll collaborate closely with Technical Services and our operating sites. As a Mine Engineering student, you’ll contribute to a variety of initiatives related to mining, operations support, and technical assessments. This role offers exposure to real-world challenges and the opportunity to support impactful projects across our organization.
In this role, you will:
- Work with shotcrete/backfill design/distribution
- Assist in mine extension support
- Work with quality assurance and quality control
- Participate in ventilation, dewatering and ground control assurance activity – conformance to corporate and site standards
- Complete technical memo and report writing
- Engage with corporate technical services personnel, mine engineering and geology teams at mine sites
- Work with ground control with a large focus on operational support in ground support design, ground support product reviews, mining sequencing
- Gain exposure to unique Jet Boring Mining System as used at Cigar Lake Mine
- Work with raisebore and long hole mining methods at McArthur River Mine
Required:
-
You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geological or mine engineering, or other applicable academic fields.
-
Demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety
-
Work a portion of your term doing a fly in/fly out rotational schedule and commute to our northern Saskatchewan sites by aircraft
Conditions of Employment:
- Substance Test
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 16-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2026 until end of August 2027.
Interviews will take place in January/February 2026. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Req ID #: 41490
Posted: November 6, 2025
Posting end date: November 27, 2025
Salary Range: $75,796 - $93,288
Safety Sensitive Site
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.
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.