Student, Mine Engineering
- Canada
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- English
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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
Working with the Strategic Projects group at the corporate office in Saskatoon, you’ll collaborate closely with Technical Services and our operating sites. As a Mine Engineering student, you’ll contribute to a variety of initiatives related to mining, operations support, and technical assessments. This role offers exposure to real-world challenges and the opportunity to support impactful projects across our organization.
In this role, you will:
- Work on a variety of mine engineering improvement projects such as short-interval control, backfill concrete/shotcrete batching and distribution.
- Assist site mine engineering teams with day-to-day activities in areas of mine ventilation, ground control, mine survey and mine planning as needed.
- Participate in annual technical assessments including ventilation, dewatering and ground control assurance activities to verify compliance with corporate and site standards.
- Compile and analyze mine KPI data to support mine planning activities.
- Engage with corporate technical services personnel, mine engineering and geology teams at mine sites.
- Gain exposure to unique Jet Boring Mining System as used at Cigar Lake Mine.
- Work with raisebore and long hole mining methods at McArthur River Mine.
Required:
- you will be entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geological or mine engineering, or other applicable academic fields;
- demonstrate resolute attitude towards safety;
- work a portion of your term doing a fly in/fly out rotational schedule and commute to our northern Saskatchewan sites by aircraft; and
- you must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
Recommended:
- exposure to 3-D mine design software such as Deswik or Vulcan.
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.
This is a 16-month full-time temporary student term, starting May 2027 until end of August 2028.
Interviews will take place in December 2026 and January 2027. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
You will have the opportunity to work remote in this position. However, there may be the need for intermittent meetings in the Saskatoon office. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.
Req ID #: 42597
Posted: November 5, 2026
Posting end date: November 26, 2026 Salary Range: 78,800-97,000 per annum
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Mine Engineering student will support mine engineering improvement projects and assist site teams with ventilation, ground control, survey and mine planning. The student will also help with technical assessments and compile and analyze mine KPI data.
Requirements
Cameco needs candidates entering their third or fourth year in geological or mine engineering or a related field, with a resolute attitude toward safety and the ability to return to school after the term. Exposure to 3-D mine design software such as Deswik or Vulcan is recommended.
Skills
- Deswik
- Vulcan
- 3-D mine design software
- Mine ventilation
- Ground control
- Mine survey
- Mine planning
- Mine KPI data analysis
- Short-interval control
- Backfill and shotcrete batching
- Technical assessments
- Data compilation and analysis
- Safety-focused work
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Science & Research
Keywords
- mine engineering
- mining engineering student
- co-op
- internship
- mine ventilation
- ground control
- mine survey
- mine planning
- short-interval control
- shotcrete
- backfill
- KPI analysis
- Deswik
- Vulcan
- 3-D mine design
- uranium mining
- Cigar Lake
- McArthur River
- fly-in fly-out
- northern Saskatchewan
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Deswik
- Vulcan
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Mining engineering
- Geological engineering