Student, Systems Administrator

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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

The Student, Systems Administrator position provides an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure and day-to-day technology operations. Working alongside experienced IT professionals, the student will assist with server administration, system maintenance, monitoring, documentation, and operational support while developing foundational skills in enterprise systems and infrastructure management.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with Windows and Linux server administration, provisioning, configuration, decommissioning, user access, and permissions.
• Monitor system health and alerts, troubleshoot infrastructure issues with IT teams, and support patching, updates, and preventative maintenance.
• Help maintain virtualization, computing, storage, backup, and recovery systems, and track hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system inventories, and support scripting, automation, infrastructure upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in enterprise IT operations while following cybersecurity, change management, and IT service management procedures, supporting business needs, and performing other assigned infrastructure duties.

Required:

• you are a third- or fourth-year university student currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Systems Technology, or related post-secondary program;
• basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux operating systems;
• familiarity with fundamental networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic network troubleshooting;
• basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including account security, permissions, patching, and system updates;
• familiarity with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, or other enterprise technology platforms is considered an asset; and
• you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.

Recommended:

• exposure to scripting or automation, such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies;
• experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V;
• exposure to cloud technologies such as Azure or GCP;
• familiarity with backup, storage, or monitoring technologies;
• experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, or other automation tools; and
• coursework or certifications related to Microsoft, Linux, networking, cloud, or cybersecurity.

Conditions of Employment

• criminal record background check.  

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 term of approximately twelve or sixteen months starting in May 2027.

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

Req ID #: 42611

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 26, 2026 Salary Range: $60,899 - $74,952

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.