About the role#
The Geo-Environmental Engineering group is looking for a student to help manage tailings and waste rock assets. You will gain experience in both office and field settings while supporting the safe and responsible operation of these facilities. This is a 16-month full-time student term running from May 2027 through August 2028.
What you'll do#
- Support geoscience and engineering activities including data management and database updates.
- Assist with tailings and waste rock investigations, as well as reclamation and closure planning.
- Participate in tailings facility operation and management.
- Perform field work at northern sites, including drilling and monitoring tailings and reclamation performance.
- Conduct surface water, groundwater, geochemical, and geotechnical sampling.
What you'll need#
- You are entering your third or fourth year of studies in environmental geoscience, geological sciences, or civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering.
- You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term.
- Strong communication and computer skills are required.
- You must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- You are able and willing to travel to northern operations for up to one week at a time, working 12-hour days while on site.
- Previous experience with independent field work or in a mining or industrial setting is helpful.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with required travel to northern operations.
- Work is on-site.
- Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment substance test.
About Cameco Corporation
Cameco Corporation operates as a provider of uranium fuel for nuclear power generation. The company manages uranium mining, refining, and conversion processes. It maintains interests in nuclear fuel cycle investments and holds ownership in Westinghouse Electric Company. Founded in 1988, the firm is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It employs over 2,500 people and trades on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
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