Job Category: Technicians/Technologist
Location: Key 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
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
Reporting to the senior engineer, electrical, you will be responsible for providing technical support amongst a team of professional engineers and technologists. Maintenance technologists bridge the gap between engineers and planners to support safe and efficient Key Lake operations in accordance with Cameco’s processes, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Provide technical support to maintenance engineers and tradespeople.
- Develop detailed electrical work packages, including scope, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and installation instructions.
- Prepare, update, and interpret electrical drawings (single line diagrams, layouts, and interconnection drawings).
- Translate engineering designs into constructible, executable field work.
- Ensure designs and work packages are complete, practical, and aligned with field requirements.
- Support field execution through clarifications, redlines, and as-built updates.
- Perform asset inspections and support field walkdowns.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement.
- Provide general technical expertise in improving plant reliability.
Required:
- four to seven years of relevant work experience;
- equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
- strong organizational, problem solving, and communication skills; and
- work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
- Applied Science Technologist (AscT.), certified engineering technologist, or equivalent;
- experience developing work packages or job plans;
- experience with electrical drawings and drafting tools;
- understanding of industrial electrical systems;
- previous industrial/mining maintenance experience; and
- experience using SAP based maintenance applications.
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;
- career development opportunities; and
relocation costs.
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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.
This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.
Req ID #: 42094
Posted: May 21, 2026
Posting end date: June 11, 2026
Salary Range: $96,250 - $120,310
Safety Sensitive Site
Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).
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.
