Jr. Technologist, Lab

Jr. Technologist, Lab (41983)

Key Lake, SK

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.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day analysis of laboratory samples by wet chemistry and instrumentation methods.

This is a two-year temporary position.

In this role, you will:

• Participant in quality control activities within the lab operations and assist with corrective and preventative action planning and implementation.
• Perform maintenance of analytical equipment in the lab, mill and mine, and provide coverage to the McArthur River satellite lab as needed.

Required:

• chemical technology diploma or bachelor’s degree in chemistry;
• up to three years of relevant work experience;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
• working knowledge of chemical laboratory principles and procedures;
• effective organizational and analytical skills;
• solid team player with a willingness to learn;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision;
• coachable and receptive to feedback, maintains a positive attitude, works diligently, and adheres to safe work practices;
• ability to lift and maneuver up to 40 lbs; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• experience with an x-ray fluorescent spectrometer;
• experience with Microsoft Office suite and SAP; and
• working knowledge of LIMS.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-employment substance 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 and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program; and
• 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.

Req ID #: 41983

Posted: April 14, 2026

Posting end date: May 5, 2026

Salary Range: $87,770 - $109,710

Safety Sensitive Site

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