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. We 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 energize a clean-air world.
The Role The Student, Lab Technologist position resides in Key Lake Chem Lab, under technical services and directly reports to the laboratory supervisor. The successful candidate will work a term of approximately four or eight months beginning in May 2025.
In this role, you will: Be responsible for day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumental methods.Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities within the lab operation and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation.Perform basic maintenance of analytical instrumentation in the lab, and work on daily operational and data analysis.Required: You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related science degree and be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate a resolute attitude towards safety.Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.Be coachable, open to feedback, and a team player.Recommended: Experience or familiarity with XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC, and other analytical instrumentation.Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Suite and SAP.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 combinations of education and work experience are considered.
You will work a rotational schedule commuting to the site by aircraft. Interviews will take place in January/February 2025. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Posted: November 26, 2024
Posting end date: January 7, 2025
Salary Range: $61,220 - $75,350
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.
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