Mechanical Engineer jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Cigar 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.

• Maintain a focus on safe conditions, leading ventilation design, planning, and optimization for underground development and production areas.
• Own and maintain the ventilation model, ensuring it reflects current and planned mine conditions.
• Review and analyze ventilation performance data and implement corrective actions as required, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and site procedures related to ventilation, monitoring, and system audits.
• Lead ventilation-related risk assessments and support incident response (e.g. ventilation failures, re-entry planning).
• Support the overall mine engineering function by ensuring alignment between mine ventilation design and operational conditions, while maintaining consideration for short- and long-term mine plans.
• Contribute to ground control strategies and integration with development sequencing.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical services departments to resolve complex underground challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mine, geological, geotechnical, mechanical, or similar), with significant experience in underground mine ventilation design and operation;
• seven to 12 years of progressive underground mining experience, with significant experience in mine ventilation design and operation;
• eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation;
• proficiency with ventilation modelling software, preferably VentSim;
• demonstrated ability to interpret and act on ventilation monitoring data;
• experience integrating ventilation requirements into mine planning and scheduling, particularly Vulcan and Deswik;
• demonstrated leadership experience working with technical teams and complex projects;
• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered; and
• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

• experience with Ground Control and/or Geotechnical Modelling;
• experience in high-grade mines with geotechnically complex underground mining environments;
• familiarity with regulatory requirements and ventilation auditing processes in Saskatchewan or similar jurisdictions; and
• experience supporting emergency response planning related to ventilation systems.

• pre-employment substance test.

• 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.

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.