Specialist, Exploration SHEQ

Job Category:
Geology/Exploration

Location:

Saskatoon

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.

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco's corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

Join Cameco's Exploration team and play a critical role in enabling safe and successful field programs. You will work directly with exploration teams and contractors to manage risk, maintain regulatory and environmental compliance, support incident and corrective action processes, coordinate training, and strengthen emergency preparedness and response. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and collaborating closely with different teams.

The role combines field leadership and management systems activities, with approximately 30% of the year working in remote northern Saskatchewan sites with the remainder based in the Saskatoon office.

Your work will help ensure our exploration programs are conducted safely, responsibly, and sustainably, protecting our people, the environment, and Cameco's reputation while supporting the discovery of the next generation of world-class uranium deposits.

• Coordinate routine remote field visits, and site inspections in all weather conditions.
• Support field-level risk assessments, job hazard assessments and job task and behavioural observations.
• Ensure safety, health, and radiation protection compliance.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action follow-through, including developing recommendations, tracking actions, and identifying recurring trends.
• Support contractor screening, pre-program orientations, performance monitoring, and close‑out activities; act as a contractor coordinator when assigned.
• Maintain training and management-system records and prepare reports and performance updates.
• Support the review and improvement of Exploration SHEQ programs, procedures, and work instructions, and provide guidance so requirements remain current and practical.
• Promote a strong reporting and learning culture by providing practical coaching, sharing of lessons learned, and working collaboratively with various Exploration teams, corporate groups, mine sites, and contractors.

• diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, geology, environmental science, natural resources, geological technology, or a related discipline;
• equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience will be considered for applicants without a degree;
• five to ten years of relevant experience supporting safety in exploration, mining, or another field-based industrial setting;
• hands-on experience with field inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, and compliance activities;
• valid driver’s license with practical experience with ATV/UTV and snow machines in rugged terrain;
• ability to build constructive relationships and influence…