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Career Opportunities: Elder Advisor (41296)Requisition ID 41296 - Posted - Cigar Lake - Canada - Human Resources
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Casual (K6)
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
As the Elder advisor/knowledge keeper you will support Cameco’s corporate responsibility team and site leadership to represent Cigar Lake and Rabbit Lake in site visits, meetings, and celebrations, to provide and preserve Indigenous culture and traditions and offer guidance and teachings within that experience and knowledge. As a respected Elder/knowledge keeper from the local northern Saskatchewan community, you will demonstrate Cameco’s values of safety and environment, people, integrity and excellence in your daily activities.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for bringing forward employee and contractor questions and concerns to site human resources.
- Listen and provide guidance, as well as job shadowing employees in their daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist in planning and promoting emotional, spiritual, and physical activities to increase the overall well-being and cultural understanding of site employees and contractors.
- Actively move throughout the sites to connect with employees and contractors in various work areas to foster relationships.
Required:
- Resident of and living in the local community of Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac First Nation, Hatchet Lake First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City, or Wollaston Lake
- Two to three years of experience in community roles such as Elder, knowledge keeper, or councillor
- Knowledge of local culture and traditional lifestyle (Dene, Cree and/or Métis)
- Fluent in English and a local language (Dene, Cree and/or Michif)
- Work a flexible schedule (approximately seven days per shift and eight shifts per year) and commute to site by aircraft
Asset:
- Mine site or industrial work experience
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
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 is a two-year temporary position
Applications will also be reviewed by local community leadership in addition to Cameco
Req ID #: 41296
Posted: July 31, 2025
Posting end date: August 21, 2025
Rate per hour: 45.32
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.
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Casual (K6)
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
As the Elder advisor/knowledge keeper you will support Cameco’s corporate responsibility team and site leadership to represent Cigar Lake and Rabbit Lake in site visits, meetings, and celebrations, to provide and preserve Indigenous culture and traditions and offer guidance and teachings within that experience and knowledge. As a respected Elder/knowledge keeper from the local northern Saskatchewan community, you will demonstrate Cameco’s values of safety and environment, people, integrity and excellence in your daily activities.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for bringing forward employee and contractor questions and concerns to site human resources.
- Listen and provide guidance, as well as job shadowing employees in their daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist in planning and promoting emotional, spiritual, and physical activities to increase the overall well-being and cultural understanding of site employees and contractors.
- Actively move throughout the sites to connect with employees and contractors in various work areas to foster relationships.
Required:
- Resident of and living in the local community of Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac First Nation, Hatchet Lake First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City, or Wollaston Lake
- Two to three years of experience in community roles such as Elder, knowledge keeper, or councillor
- Knowledge of local culture and traditional lifestyle (Dene, Cree and/or Métis)
- Fluent in English and a local language (Dene, Cree and/or Michif)
- Work a flexible schedule (approximately seven days per shift and eight shifts per year) and commute to site by aircraft
Asset:
- Mine site or industrial work experience
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
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 is a two-year temporary position
Applications will also be reviewed by local community leadership in addition to Cameco
Req ID #: 41296
Posted: July 31, 2025
Posting end date: August 21, 2025
Rate per hour: 45.32
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.
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Casual (K6)
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
As the Elder advisor/knowledge keeper you will support Cameco’s corporate responsibility team and site leadership to represent Cigar Lake and Rabbit Lake in site visits, meetings, and celebrations, to provide and preserve Indigenous culture and traditions and offer guidance and teachings within that experience and knowledge. As a respected Elder/knowledge keeper from the local northern Saskatchewan community, you will demonstrate Cameco’s values of safety and environment, people, integrity and excellence in your daily activities.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for bringing forward employee and contractor questions and concerns to site human resources.
- Listen and provide guidance, as well as job shadowing employees in their daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist in planning and promoting emotional, spiritual, and physical activities to increase the overall well-being and cultural understanding of site employees and contractors.
- Actively move throughout the sites to connect with employees and contractors in various work areas to foster relationships.
Required:
- Resident of and living in the local community of Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac First Nation, Hatchet Lake First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City, or Wollaston Lake
- Two to three years of experience in community roles such as Elder, knowledge keeper, or councillor
- Knowledge of local culture and traditional lifestyle (Dene, Cree and/or Métis)
- Fluent in English and a local language (Dene, Cree and/or Michif)
- Work a flexible schedule (approximately seven days per shift and eight shifts per year) and commute to site by aircraft
Asset:
- Mine site or industrial work experience
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
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 is a two-year temporary position
Applications will also be reviewed by local community leadership in addition to Cameco
Req ID #: 41296
Posted: July 31, 2025
Posting end date: August 21, 2025
Rate per hour: 45.32
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.
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Cigar Lake
Work Contract: Casual (K6)
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
Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.
The Role
As the Elder advisor/knowledge keeper you will support Cameco’s corporate responsibility team and site leadership to represent Cigar Lake and Rabbit Lake in site visits, meetings, and celebrations, to provide and preserve Indigenous culture and traditions and offer guidance and teachings within that experience and knowledge. As a respected Elder/knowledge keeper from the local northern Saskatchewan community, you will demonstrate Cameco’s values of safety and environment, people, integrity and excellence in your daily activities.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for bringing forward employee and contractor questions and concerns to site human resources.
- Listen and provide guidance, as well as job shadowing employees in their daily activities, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist in planning and promoting emotional, spiritual, and physical activities to increase the overall well-being and cultural understanding of site employees and contractors.
- Actively move throughout the sites to connect with employees and contractors in various work areas to foster relationships.
Required:
- Resident of and living in the local community of Black Lake First Nation, Camsell Portage, Fond du Lac First Nation, Hatchet Lake First Nation, Stony Rapids, Uranium City, or Wollaston Lake
- Two to three years of experience in community roles such as Elder, knowledge keeper, or councillor
- Knowledge of local culture and traditional lifestyle (Dene, Cree and/or Métis)
- Fluent in English and a local language (Dene, Cree and/or Michif)
- Work a flexible schedule (approximately seven days per shift and eight shifts per year) and commute to site by aircraft
Asset:
- Mine site or industrial work experience
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment substance test
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 is a two-year temporary position
Applications will also be reviewed by local community leadership in addition to Cameco
Req ID #: 41296
Posted: July 31, 2025
Posting end date: August 21, 2025
Rate per hour: 45.32
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.
