Job Category: Milling

Location: Key Lake

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

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key 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

Reporting to the general supervisor, mill, you will be responsible for planning, directing and administering all mill and effluent treatment activities at the Key Lake operation.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure the safe, effective and efficient execution of all mill operations activities in adherence to internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the supervision, mentoring, planning, coordinating, and scheduling of mill operations and project tasks to meet site targets.
• Have cross-functional responsibility to support the technical services team while on site.
• Monitoring and controlling mill areas, overseeing adoption of technological advancement and change management initiatives, as well as continually improving work processes and practices.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed and updated on a regular basis and that a high standard of environmental and safety compliance is achieved.

Required:

• minimum of grade 12 diploma or equivalent;
• 10 years of relevant work experience;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
• previous working experience using SAP and process control systems;
• valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; and

  • work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• post-secondary diploma or certificate in an applicable field;

• Saskatchewan supervisory certificate; and

• First aid certificate.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-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 and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and 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 #: 42189

Posted: May 19, 2026

Posting end date: June 9, 2026
Salary Range: $124,510 – $155,640

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.