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Duties and Responsibilities include:

Tailings Optimization and Validation Program:

• Participate in an extensive program of lab work involving geochemical and geotechnical testing of the McClean Lake tailings with the possibility of participation in other GeoEnvironmental projects as time permits
• Daily collection and management of geochemical/geotechnical data
• Assist in other duties related to contractor management

Geo Environmental and Metallurgical Testing:

• Assist with onsite testing programs coordinating with Engineering and Projects, Metallurgy, Environment and Geosciences as required
• Complete sample preparation of solids and liquids samples
• Potentially complete bench-scale/ field testing under the guidance of Orano personnel
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all testing

General Duties:

• Work closely with drillers, consultants and site personnel to coordinate activities and testing
• Complete periodic workplace inspections, in conjunction with Orano and / or Contractor HSE personnel
• Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
• Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Work Location & Schedule:

• McClean Lake, SK – fly in/fly out remote mine site
• 14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule
• Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
• Some physicality will be required for the lifting and processing of samples and other miscellaneous duties

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesdays

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Camsell Portage, Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our career opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

• Must be enrolled in a Geological Sciences or Engineering (Mining, Civil, Geological, GeoEnvironmental, Chemical) program and entering third or fourth year of study
• Experience working in a laboratory setting is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel is considered an asset
• Experience with Sharepoint intranet collaboration sites is considered an asset
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills are required
• Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping
• Must be able to work effectively to coordinate with other departments within the company as well as external contractors and consultants
• Works well independently with good trouble-shooting skills
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are residents of Saskatchewan’s North