Environment Technician Trainee (1 Year Term)
(McClean Lake)
*Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin
Reporting to the Environment Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities include:
- Trainee will gain experience by assisting the Environment Technicians
- Responsibilities after training will include but not limited to;
- Performing daily inspections
- Groundwater sampling
- Surface water sampling
- Air Monitoring
- Potable water monitoring
- Sample preparation and shipping
- Equipment maintenance and calibration
- Data entry
- Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
- Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
- Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
- Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan’s north (RSN)
- Must be pursuing or intend to pursue post-secondary education required for the position of Environment Technician at McClean Lake upon completion of this work term
- Previous experience operating Snowmobile, ATV, UTV and boats – must pass certification courses on site
- A Class 5 drivers licence or Northern Class 5 license is required
- Dependable and has the ability to work independently
- Able to work in a team environment and be able to demonstrate initiative
Efforts/Demands of the Position:
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be capable of sustained physical activity including: walking, climbing, and lifting
Work Location & Schedule:
- McClean Lake site
- 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
- Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Wednesday
Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.
As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.
Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.
