Electrician (41312)

Job Category: Trades

Location: Key Lake

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)

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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.

Position and Responsibilities

- Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment in various areas at Key Lake.

- High voltage switching, overhead power lines, transformation and distribution, AC and DC variable speed motor drive controllers.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 90 days.

Education and Qualifications

Requirements of the position:

- Valid Saskatchewan or inter-provincial journeyperson electrician ticket.

- Five or more years of industrial experience.

- Familiar with high voltage switch gear systems and solid-state equipment including programmable logic controllers, AC and DC variable speed electric motor drive controllers.

- Good communication skills.

- Excellent safety record.

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Assets:

- Previous mill maintenance experience.

- Familiarity with computerized maintenance tracking system using SAP.

Conditions of Employment:

- Trade verification

- Substance test

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Safety Sensitive Site.

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North.

Req ID #: 41312

Rate per hour: $62.75

Posted: August 7, 2025

Posting end date: August 28, 2025

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.

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 involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or in 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.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.