Job Order Detail

Description

The Role
The geology group is seeking a self-driven student who is not only assisting with day-to-day operational activities but also responsible for the assigned tasks and projects at the McArthur River Operation.

In this role, you will:  
-Provide support to the group with various aspects of geological and operational activities at the mine site, including data and database management, daily production monitoring, geological and geotechnical drill core logging, sampling and downhole probing, underground face mapping, ground control and geotechnical inspection etc.
-Gain hands-on experience in both office and underground while helping Cameco to ensure the continued safe and environmentally responsible operation.
-Work closely with geologists and mining engineers on assigned projects.
-Prepare reports and polish historical departmental presentations.
-Foster innovation within technical services teams and communicate recommendations to improve operational performance.

Required:  
-Entering your senior year of undergraduate in geology, earth sciences, or geological engineering.
-Possess strong communication, data analysis, compilation, and computer skills.
-You must be returning to school for the academic semester following your work term with Cameco.
-Ability to travel to Camecos northern operations and work a 14-day in/14-day out, 11-hour day rotation.

Recommended:  
-Previous work with exploration or in a mine geology work environment.
-Enrolling in a master's program.
-Knowledge of mining software (Vulcan, Deswik & acQuire).
-Knowledge of Athabasca basin uranium ore characteristics.
-Experience with data analysis and interpretation.

The successful candidate will work a term of approximately eight months (May to December). You will work a rotational schedule commuting to the site by aircraft.   Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.