Student, Metallurgy

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Cigar Lake

Work Contract: Temp Full-Time (K3)

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

The student, metallurgy position resides in the technical services department and reports to the site metallurgist. If you like working as part of a team where we look out for one another and collaborate to strive for excellence, then we may have a job for you.

In This Role, You Will

• Be responsible for carrying out improvement projects such as metallurgical test work, process control improvements, and streamlining operational data collection analysis.
• Work on daily operational data analysis, metallurgical accounting, and continuously improving process operations and process controls.
• Foster innovation within the operations and technical teams and communicate recommendations to improve operational performance.
  
  

Required

• you are a university student currently entering your third or fourth year in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, computer engineering, environmental engineering or related science;
• effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety;
• coachable and open to feedback;
• valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft; and
• you must return to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
  
  

Recommended

• familiar with PI asset framework & PI vision;
• experience creating and modifying Excel VBA macros and working with Access databases; and
• experience with writing python code, managing small projects, and time series data analysis and interpretation.
  
  

Conditions Of 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.

This is an eight-month, 12 month, or 16 month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2026.

Interviews will take place in December 2026/January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.

Req ID #: 42649

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026

Salary Range: $78,825 - $97,020

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.