• Fixed term/Temporary

• Canada / Saskatchewan

• In Office

• Apply Before 11/26/2025

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Join an exciting career with Orano where you’ll play a crucial role in groundbreaking exploration projects. Under the guidance of the Project Geologist, you will provide essential technical support, including collecting and interpreting field data, managing drill core samples, and completing physical measurements on drill core. You’ll gain hands on experience working in remote locations and spend time in our beautiful Saskatoon office. If you’re discovery oriented and looking for a rewarding career in a team environment, please apply!

Responsibilities include:

• Work on any designated Orano exploration project(s), in accordance with the Project Geologist
• Provide logistical and technical support for exploration/development programs as directed by the Project Geologists. These duties include, but are not limited to:

o Collect and interpret field data primarily related to the logging of drill core and down hole probing data;

o Enter data in project database;

o Assist with daily core handling functions (measuring, sampling, photography, moving full core boxes etc.);

o Infrared Spectrometry measurements on drill core (TerraSpec) and other physical property measurements;

o Provides as required written / oral presentation of results: maps, sections, tables, etc.;

o May be required to assist the Project Geologist in supervision of geo-technicians and/or contractors; and

o Assist with spotting drill holes and flagging trails as necessary.

• Must be fully aware of role and responsibilities as defined in the Integrated Management System (Corporate and Exploration) and support files
• Must comply with the health, safety, environment and radiation protection requirements in force at Orano Canada Inc; will enforce them with Exploration workers and contractors, as applicable

Work Location & Schedule:

• Primarily based in Saskatoon, with work split between the Core Logging Facility and the Saskatoon Corporate Office. The role also includes periodic field assignments in Alberta
• Normally an 8 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
• This position requires moderate physical ability with ability to work in difficult and isolated conditions

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A welcoming environment and great co-workers
• Training and development opportunities
• Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
• Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities

Our Full-Time Benefits

• A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival

• A welcoming environment and great coworkers

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Training and Development opportunities throughout your career

• Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises

• All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Ideal qualifications

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• University degree in Geology (B.Sc., M.Sc.)
• Registered, or the ability to register with APEGS, APEGA or another provincial equivalent
• Solid background in geology, sedimentology, and geochemistry
• Must understand geology of uranium prospects and deposits within sedimentary basins
• Uranium exploration field experience is a strong asset
• Good computer skills are essential; familiarity with AcQuire, WellCad, Oasis Montaj and Microsoft Office are an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be discovery oriented / motivated
• Be scientific and logical, able to summarize large amount of data
• Good decision making abilities
• Excellent social skills and ability to work in a team environment

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.