Description

Reporting to the manager, operations, you will be responsible for all underground mine operational activities including the management of production, construction, development, freeze drilling and diamond drilling.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in compliance with all provincial and federal regulations and in accordance with Cameco’s policies and guidelines.
• In consultation with the operations manager, establish production, development and improvement objectives and strategies for the operation to support the achievement of Cameco’s objectives.
• Ensuring the mine operation is properly resourced including Cameco workers, mine contractors and equipment.
• Provide leadership to the mine operations group, seeking ways to achieve operational excellence in Cameco’s four pillars of success (A safe, healthy, and rewarding workplace, A clean environment, Supportive communities and Outstanding financial performance).
• Manage and be accountable for mine operational costs.
• Work closely with Cameco’s support groups and act as project sponsor for mine operational projects.

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
• flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
• fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and
• relocation costs.

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. 

Requirements

Required:

• bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related field or equivalent experience in mining;
• a minimum of ten years of experience in progressively senior, operational leadership roles;
• experience in underground mine operations, both technical and operational;
• strong communication, leadership and relationship building skills; and
• work an irregular schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• experience in uranium mining; and
• current on mine technology and mining equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

• pre-employment substance test; and
• background check.