Technician Trainee, Radiation (41445)

Job Category: Technicians/Technologist

Location: Rabbit Lake

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

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. 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

Rabbit Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, has produced over 200 million pounds of uranium concentrate since its inception. The uranium mined and milled at Rabbit Lake has been 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

As a key member of the radiation department, you will assist in ensuring compliance for the radiation protection program. You will collect, maintain, and record radiation data from the facilities as well as issue radiation work permits.

In this role, you will:

- Conduct routine monitoring and assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers.

- Work as part of the entire safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) team and assist others to ensure regular deadlines are met, as well as responding in a timely and efficient manner to requests for assistance from other departments.

- Be expected to maintain ongoing participation with the site Emergency Response and Mine Rescue Team (ERT/MRT). As a member of the team, you will receive emergency response and mine rescue training to support our ability to safely address emergencies that might arise on site. This will include both surface and underground fire and rescue situations. You will be required to participate in first aid, fire and other emergency response exercises and scenarios. Participation on the ERT/MRT team will be subject to successful completion of medical testing.

Required:

- Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science related field

- At least six months of work experience using radiation protection principles

- Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered

- You are a dedicated team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value

- You are self-motivated with a passion for continued learning

- Excellent communication and analytical skills

- Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

Recommended:

- Experience with Microsoft Office

- Relevant work experience

- Experience as a member of the Occupational Health Committee (OHC)

- An aptitude and desire to become a member of the emergency response team

Conditions of Employment:

- Pre-employment substance test

- Pre-employment medical test

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

Relocation costs

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.

Req ID #: 41445

Salary: $75,940-$94,920

Posted: October 16, 2025

Posting end date: November 6, 2025

Safety Sensitive Site

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

The Rabbit Lake operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.

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.