Specialist II, Operations Communications

Location: Key Lake

In support of Cameco’s mining division in northern Saskatchewan, you will support a safe, well-informed, company-aligned and engaged operational workforce. The position provides an important link between mining division leadership and staff, acting as a liaison on communication strategies and issues management, with a focus on engaging the hard-to-reach frontline worker. The majority of your time will be spent on site, split between Key Lake and McArthur River on a Monday-Thursday operational work schedule.

In this role, you will:

- Build strong relationships, establish trust and proactively advise the Key Lake and McArthur River senior management teams

- Develop and execute communication plans that support operational, divisional and company priorities

- Produce and deliver content and experiences that drive impact

- Maintain a separate focus on safety communications and the development of initiatives aimed at improving operational safety performance

- Challenge existing communication methods and channels, seeking opportunities for more effective reach across the operations

- Assist with site special event and celebration planning, as required

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree within a related field (arts, communications, journalism, public relations, business)

- 3 to 5 years of related experience in internal communications and/or public affairs, media or community relations

- A clear and concise writer

- A quick learner and proven self-starter

- Organized and able to manage several projects simultaneously

- Able to see the link between people, culture, the operations’ needs and the company’s big picture

- Outgoing and curious about the operational workforce

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

- Knowledge of internal communication channel functionality, in particular SharePoint and Teams

- Comfort with light graphic design, photography and video production

- Experience working in a highly regulated industry

Conditions of Employment:

- Pre-employment substance test is required

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 & Family Assistance Programs

- RRSP and RPP matching program

- Career development opportunities

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 is a two-year temporary full-time position, reporting to the senior specialist, operations communications, and serving the mining division, with primary focus on the Key Lake and McArthur River operations.