Job Category: Engineering

Location: Saskatoon

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

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. 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

The chief mining engineer serves as a senior technical leader and trusted expert in mine engineering at Cameco. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee a team of highly skilled professionals, providing expert guidance to ensure the safe, environmentally responsible, and economically efficient operation of our mining assets.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver technical assessments and support operational excellence across all mine engineering disciplines.

• Drive innovation in areas such as mine planning, ventilation, ground control, and other critical functions in geo-technically complex environments.

• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to advance innovation initiatives and support long-term growth.

• Assess new business opportunities aligned with Cameco’s strategic objectives.

• Provide engineering design oversight and act as a trusted advisor to both site-level and corporate teams.

• Contribute to capital project development through leadership in front-end engineering studies and technical report preparation.

• Ensure all engineering work aligns with regulatory standards and corporate goals.

• You may be required to participate in Mergers & Acquisitions due-diligence activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining or geological engineering

• 10 or more 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 leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. Deswick, Mine2-4D, MineCAD, Vulcan)

• Understanding of mining and occupational health and safety regulations in Saskatchewan

• Experience in conducting technical and economic evaluations for mine design, including due diligence and risk assessments

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex geotechnical data into clear, actionable reports that support informed decision making

• Occasional travel to our operations including northern Saskatchewan

Recommended:

• Experience across multiple mining operations and jurisdictions

• Background in consulting or technical advisory roles

• Uranium mining experience, particularly in high-grade or challenging environments

• Project management certification or equivalent experience

• Working knowledge of NI 43-1014 and Qualified Person (QP) responsibilities

• Experience in decision and process optimization (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Decision Quality, Process Based Management)

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

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 #: 41224

Posted: July 8, 2025

Posting end date: August 5, 2025
Salary Range: $158,000 - $198,000

Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.

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.