About the role#
As a Mine Engineering student, you will join the Strategic Projects group based in Saskatoon. You will collaborate with Technical Services and various operating sites to support mining operations and technical assessments. This role provides exposure to real-world mining challenges and project work across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Work on engineering improvement projects, including short-interval control and backfill concrete or shotcrete batching and distribution.
- Assist site teams with daily tasks in ventilation, ground control, mine survey, and mine planning.
- Participate in annual technical assessments for ventilation, dewatering, and ground control to verify compliance with standards.
- Compile and analyze mine KPI data to support planning activities.
- Engage with corporate technical services, mine engineering, and geology teams.
- Gain exposure to the Jet Boring Mining System at the Cigar Lake Mine and work with raisebore and long hole mining methods at the McArthur River Mine.
What you'll need#
- You are entering your third or fourth year as a university student in geological or mine engineering, or a related field.
- A resolute attitude toward safety is required.
- You must be able to work a portion of your term on a fly-in/fly-out rotational schedule at northern Saskatchewan sites.
- You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term.
- Exposure to 3-D mine design software like Deswik or Vulcan is recommended.
- Successful candidates for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment substance test.
Location & details#
- This is a 16-month full-time temporary student term running from May 2027 through August 2028.
- The role is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with remote work options available. You may need to attend intermittent meetings at the Saskatoon office.
- This position is paid.
About Cameco Corporation
Cameco Corporation operates as a provider of uranium fuel for nuclear power generation. The company manages uranium mining, refining, and conversion processes. It maintains interests in nuclear fuel cycle investments and holds ownership in Westinghouse Electric Company. Founded in 1988, the firm is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It employs over 2,500 people and trades on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
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