Safety Officer (40717) at Cameco

Job Category: SHREQ

Location: Rabbit 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

Rabbit Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, produced over 200 million pounds of uranium concentrate from 1975 through 2016 and is currently in a safe state of care and maintenance. The uranium mined and milled at Rabbit Lake has been 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

Cameco is looking for a safety professional to join the Rabbit Lake operation who has a strong safety background and a passion for building relationships and leading by example to reduce and eliminate safety risks. Working with the health and safety team, you will be responsible for supporting the workplace health and safety programs through education and leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise and provide mentorship/leadership to safety technicians
• Ensure site compliance to regulatory requirements with regards to the fire protection program, the emergency preparedness and response program and the occupational health and safety program
• Conduct and direct work to meet requirements as outlined in Cameco’s safety standards
• Lead the planning and delivery of mine rescue training and emergency response training
• Assess the safety program and implement improvements
• Deliver safety critical training programs to supervisors and employees
• Function within the incident command system in times of crisis
• Maintain safety equipment, fire hall, response trailers, and mine rescue stations
• Facilitate inspections, internal audits, and incident investigations
• Develop and promote good working relationships with other groups and departments Participate in safety system field assessments and providing improvement feedback to site personnel

Required:

• Post secondary degree in a field related to safety or a diploma in occupational health and safety, or relevant technology
• Five to eight years of relevant work experience in the mining industry with underground mining knowledge
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
• Mine rescue certified
• Advanced first aid certificate
• Fire protection engineering or experience with fire protection systems
• Knowledgeable in Saskatchewan OHS and Mines Regulations
• Supervisory experience
• Valid class 5 driver’s license Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft

In this role you will be expected to maintain ongoing participation with the site Emergency Response and Mine Rescue Team (ERT/MRT). As a member of the team, you will receive emergency response and mine rescue training to support our ability to safely address emergencies that might arise on site. This will include both surface and underground fire and rescue situations. You will be required to participate in first aid, fire and other emergency response exercises and scenarios. Participation on the ERT/MRT team will be subject to successful completion of medical testing.

Recommended:

• Canadian registered safety professional (CRSP) or equivalent designation
• Qualified emergency response instructor (NRPA, IFSTA)
• Underground mine rescue instructor
• Certified Bio-marine 240R Bench Technician
• ICS 100

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment substance test
• Pre-employment medical 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 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.

Req ID #: 40717

Posted: February 4, 2025

Posting end date: February 25, 2025
Salary Range: $98,930 - $123,660

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.