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Description

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will assist with the organization and execution of all underground construction at the McArthur River Operation including backfill and concrete placement, bulkhead building, ventilation work, installation of backfill gantry and backfill plug and shotcreting.  Under the direction of the mine foreman, you will oversee the construction crew in their daily activities, as well as train new personnel in safe construction methods.  You will also be responsible to operate various underground mobile equipment and work with a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) when required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements of the position:
    Minimum Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent
    A minimum of five years of industrial construction and carpentry related experience required
    Previous underground and equipment operating experience
    Good reading, writing and communication skills are essential
    Ability to understand blueprints
    Strong organizational and leadership skills
    Excellent safety and attendance record
    Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft
Assets:
    Journeyperson carpenters ticket

Safety is a top priority at Cameco. Successful candidates for all safety sensitive positions must pass a substance test as a condition of employment.

We offer:
competitive pay
superior benefits
employee share ownership plan for all employees
Live Better wellness program

Cameco values diversity. In keeping with this principle and our employment equity goals, we particularly encourage qualified applicants from the designated equity groups to apply.