Supervisor, Maintenance

Job Category: Trades

Location: McArthur River 

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

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River 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 energize a clean-air world.

The Role

Reporting to the general supervisor, maintenance, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary trades teams that support both surface and underground operations. This role provides oversight of instrumentation, plumbing, and carpentry functions, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, and facilities. The position works closely with other discipline supervisors to coordinate priorities and contribute to overall site performance. You will coach and develop a team of problem solvers and contribute to a positive, solutions-focused team environment that supports continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate all instrumentation activities across process circuits, mobile equipment, and underground mining equipment for both surface and underground operations.


• Supervise the surface plumbing team activities, including maintenance of boilers, propane heating systems, and general plumbing requirements.


• Oversee the carpentry crew responsible for maintaining surface facilities, including camp accommodation and related infrastructure.


• Collaborate with other discipline supervisors to support shared operational objectives and ensure efficient, safe, and reliable site performance.

Required:  

• valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson instrumentation electrical red seal trade certification or a technical diploma/degree in an electrical related discipline;


• 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.


• three years’ minimum experience in an underground mining environment;


• equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;


• strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills;


• ability to obtain a Saskatchewan mine supervisor certificate.


• valid first aid certificate; and


• work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended:

• previous industrial site instrumentation experience including working in an underground mine;


• previous working experience using SAP, 4-Hana, Sigga, Bentley as well as Microsoft’s suite of applications; and


• experience using mobile devices including Ipad’s or Iphone’s for work orders and other regular day to day business communications.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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; and


• career development opportunities.

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 #: 41507

Posted: January 29, 2026

Posting end date:  February 19, 2026
Salary Range: $119,720 - $149,650

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.