Raisebore/Driller 2

Job Category: Mining

Location: McArthur River

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

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About Us

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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 energize a clean-air world.

The Role

In This Role, You Will

• Operate raisebore/longhole drills and all associated equipment
• Co-ordinate moving, set-up, teardown, and placements of raisebore/longhole Drilling equipment and Drills
• Assist in the installation and removal of bits and reamers.
  
  

Required

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience as a raisebore/longhole operator in a mining environment
• Minimum of 2 years underground work experience
• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Rotating day shift/night shift schedule
  
  

Recommended

• Experience in longhole drilling and blasting
• Ability to obtain a Saskatchewan Blasting certificate
• Mine Rescue experience
• Ability to operate small pieces of equipment (skid steer)
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-Employment Substance Test
  
  

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 41235

Posted: October 1, 2026

Posting end date: Oct 22, 2026

Rate per hour: $63.62

Preference will be given to qualified internal applicants and Residents of Saskatchewan’s North.

Safety Sensitive Site

The McArthur River operation is located in northern Saskatchewan and operates on a rotational schedule. Employees commute to the site by aircraft from designated locations in Saskatchewan.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.

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 involve work at Safety Sensitive Sites or in 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.

Vacancies identified within a unionized work location will be governed by the respective collective bargaining agreement. In cases where a job opportunity exists, senior qualified employees shall be entitled to preference.