Superintendent, Project Planning

Job Category: Projects

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 power a secure energy future.

The Role

As the superintendent, project planning, you are responsible as a member of the site senior management team for ensuring that project activities are meeting current and future operational business needs through the successful delivery of capital assets. This position sets the direction for the project execution group and is the primary representative for projects within site operations.

This is a two-year temporary position.

In this role, you will:

• Define the program of capital projects through strategic planning process and is accountable for translating the business needs into defined projects. This includes prioritization, risk assessment, justifications, business case, and objectives.


• Ensure establishment of appropriate project sponsorship and monitor relationships between project managers and sponsors. Ensures that the projects are managed in accordance with Cameco’s established programs related to project management.


• Define performance expectations for projects executed by technical services.


• Act as a liaison between operations, execution team and external stakeholders.


• Provide operational management and periodically provide overall site management, through the role of site senior, as required by site general manager.

Required:  

• diploma or degree in mining or technical related field;


• 10+ years of relevant experience in project leadership role in EPCM (engineering, procurement, or construction management) environment;


• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;


• proven leadership skills with consistent focus on safety and environment, project execution and business planning utilizing a wide range of resources from labourer to subject matter experts; and


• work an irregular schedule, Monday to Thursday, and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• P. Eng, Project Management Professional (PMP), or other recognized project management designation;


• supervisors certificate;


• familiar with plant automation and digital technology; and


• previous program management and uranium mining/processing experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• background check;


• pre-employment substance test; and


• trade verification.

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 and Family Assistance Programs;


• RRSP and RPP matching program;


• career development opportunities; and


• 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. 

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus. 

Req ID #: 41820

Posted: February 12, 2026

Posting end date: March 5, 2026
Salary Range: $177,500 - $221,870

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.