Radiation Technician (39694)

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 energize a clean-air world.

The Role

As a key member of the radiation department you will assist in ensuring compliance for the radiation protection program. You will collect, maintain and record radiation data from the facilities as well as issue radiation work permits.

In this role, you will:

• conduct routine monitoring and assess working conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers.
• work as part of the entire safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) team and assist others to ensure regular deadlines are met, as well as responding in a timely and efficient manner to requests for assistance from other departments.

Required:

• Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science related field
• At least six months of work experience using radiation protection principles
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered.
• You are a team player with the ability to work independently with safety as a core value
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
• Willing to work in an industrial setting, including a mill and underground mine

Recommended:

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Relevant work experience
• Experience as a member of the Occupational Health Committee (OHC)
• An aptitude and desire to become a member of the emergency response team

Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.

Conditions of 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 & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
Career development opportunities

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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.

Req ID #: 39694

Posted: March 14, 2024

Posting end date: April 4, 2024
Salary Range: $69,150 - $86,440

Safety Sensitive Site

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

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s 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.