Carpenter

Job Category: Trades

Location: Cigar 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

Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar 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

As a member of the maintenance team, you will perform all types of carpentry work for the maintenance and construction of facility buildings or equipment in a continuous processing facility. You are a skilled tradesperson with strong carpentry knowledge and experience to provide carpentry and general maintenance services.

In This Role, You Will

• Performing carpentry and related building maintenance tasks.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required

• valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson carpenter ticket;
• minimum five years of carpentry experience in an industrial or mining environment;
• strong team player with excellent communication skills;
• excellent safety record; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
  
  

Recommended

• masonry skills;
• scaffolder proficiency certification;
• knowledge of SAP;
• maintenance experience; and
• first Aid.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Pre-employment substance test; and
• Trade verification.
  
  

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.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 42659

Posted: October 27, 2026

Posting end date: November 17, 2026

Salary: $144,883

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.