Job Category: Geology/Exploration
Location: Saskatoon
Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)
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
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.
The Role
Be an integral member of Cameco’s exploration team, striving to bring the multiple benefits of nuclear energy to the world, by finding the next generation of uranium deposits. Help us discover tomorrow’s energy today. This is a field-based position that will be based at one of Cameco’s exploration camps.
In This Role, You Will
- Assist the team with various aspects of exploration, including geological and geotechnical drill core logging, sampling and downhole probing, field-oriented data collection, scouting the position of drill trails and drill holes, data management, and other duties associated with drill programs that may be assigned.
- Assist with a variety of special projects and other day-to-day field- or office-based activities.
Required
- you are entering your third or fourth year as a university student currently enrolled in geology or a related program;
- class 5 driver’s license or equivalent;
- you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
Recommended
- experience in an exploration environment.
Conditions Of Employment
- pre-employment substance test.
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.
The successful candidate will work a full-time temporary student term of approximately four to sixteen months starting May 2027.
Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Req ID #
: 42591
Posted: November 5, 2026
Posting end date: November 26, 2026
Salary Range: $78,825 - $97,016
Safety Sensitive Position
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.
