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.

Position and Responsibilities

The Student, Metallurgy position resides in the technical services department and reports to the site metallurgist. You will be responsible for carrying out improvement projects such as metallurgical testwork, process control improvements, and streamlining operational data collection analysis. Your duties will include daily operational data analysis, metallurgical accounting, and continuously improving process operations and process controls. You will foster innovation within the operations and technical teams and communicate recommendations to improve operational performance. If you like working as part of a team where we look out for one another and collaborate to strive for excellence, then we may have a job for you.

The successful candidate will work a term of approximately eight months (May 2023 to January 2024).

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 better. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success.

Education and Qualifications

Requirements of the position:

• You will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer engineering, or a related science.
• Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
• Coachable and open to feedback

Assets:

• Familiar with PI Asset Framework & PI Vision
• Experience with writing Python code
• Experience with managing small projects
• Experience with time series data analysis and interpretation

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

Interviews will take place in February/March 2023. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Req ID #: 38420

Posted: December 8, 2022

Posting end date: January 12, 2023

Safety-Sensitive Position

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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. Cameco requires all Canadian employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.