Job Category: SHREQ

Location: Key Lake

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

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

Key Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mill. The uranium milled at Key Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.

The Role

Reporting to the sr. coordinator, SHEQ this role is responsible for supporting the environmental program at Key Lake. The environment officer provides technical expertise in environmental protection, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the effective delivery of environmental monitoring and reporting programs. This role also provides day‑to‑day direction to environmental technicians and supports continuous improvement of environmental systems and processes.

In This Role, You Will

Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of site environmental programs.
Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to support decision‑making and compliance.
Manage environmental monitoring activities, including field sampling programs.
Prepare and review regulatory compliance reports and environmental documentation.
Maintain environmental systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
Provide guidance and technical support to site operations on environmental matters.
Supervise and coordinate the work of environmental technicians and contractors.
Support special projects, including planning, scheduling and coordinating resources.
Identify environmental risks and issues and work with site teams to develop solutions.

Required

post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science, natural resource management, water management, or a related discipline;
five to eight years of progressive experience in environmental monitoring, protection, or compliance;
equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
experience working with environmental monitoring programs and data analysis;
experience supporting regulatory reporting and compliance requirements;
valid class 5 driver’s license;
supervisory experience; and
work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended

experience in a mining, energy, or industrial environment;
experience with environmental data systems such as EQUIS or similar;
experience supporting environmental QA/QC programs; and
experience leading field programs in remote environments.

Conditions Of Employment

pre-employment substance test.

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.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 42244

Posted: June 9, 2026

Posting end date: June 30, 2026

Salary Range: $115,230 - $144,040

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

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.

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