Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified™ Great Place to Work®, our success is fuelled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.
Denison is looking to hire an Environmental Technician to support work across its Saskatchewan operations. Reporting to the Regulatory Manager, the Environmental Technician conducts field monitoring, completes site inspections, maintains accurate records, and supports regulatory and compliance activities. This position will initially be based at our Saskatoon office and will later transition to a site-based, rotational (2-week on/2-week off) role at the Wheeler River Site in Northern Saskatchewan.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in the field, and works effectively with technical and operations teams. The ideal candidate also has:
- 1-3 years of environmental field experience (sampling, monitoring, inspections)
- Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field
- Experience with environmental monitoring or sampling
- Familiarity with basic field equipment (e.g. water probes, pumps, meters), and demonstrated mechanical aptitude for working with tools and equipment
- Ability to work in varying field conditions and environments
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and experience in mining/industrial settings are assets
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Conduct surface water, groundwater, soil, air, and vegetation sampling
- Oversee the construction of environmentally sensitive work and communicate permit requirements to on-site employees and contractors
- Operate and maintain field monitoring equipment
- Complete environmental and regulatory site inspections
- Document findings and support corrective actions
- Enter monitoring data and maintain accurate records
- Assist with regulatory reporting and permit tracking
- Support spill response and environmental protection measures
- Collaborate with operations and contractors on compliance requirements and implement required adjustments
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, bonus program, equity awards and a retirement savings plan.
Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and/or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
We place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience and strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.
Denison Mines is a publicly traded company and a Certified Great Place to Work® with a 70-year legacy of uranium mining, exploration, and development in Canada. The company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the prolific Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison also owns interests in the McClean Lake uranium mines and mill, the Midwest project, the Waterbury Lake project. Collectively, Denison has a project portfolio covering ~385,000 hectares in northern Saskatchewan. For more information visit our website at www.denisonmines.com.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.