Welcome to Orano
Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.
Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.
Job description
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! Our McClean Lake mill is the most technologically-advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution. Our aim is to better define known deposits and discover new ones that will make it possible to supply our McClean Lake Mill for years to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take on a variety of interesting projects. If this sounds like a career path for you, please apply!
Responsibilities include:
· Supervises and manages assigned exploration projects
· Participates in the conception and development of exploration programs and budgets (P&B) in liaison with Direct Reports and/or the Vice President, Exploration
· Liaises with the Technician, SHEQ Exploration to ensure that:
o Contracts are properly tendered in a timely manner
o Permits and/or work authorizations have been received and distributed before field work commences
o Acts as Contract Administrator, as required
· Conducts exploration programs in the field in accordance with the approved P&B. Exploration program responsibilities include:
o Supervises geologists, contract geologists, students and technicians; organizes, distributes and prioritizes tasks for an efficient and successful exploration program
o Ensures timely production of the required documents (geological, SHEQ), to be periodically presented to the Direct Report and the Vice President, Exploration
o Collects and interprets field and research data: to produce maps, sections, tables, etc., adding to the geological and geophysical understanding of the project(s)
o Ensures the work completed by contractors meets the terms of contract agreements and performs audits of contractor invoices to trace accountability of services performed
· Ensures the quality, pertinence, accuracy and the completeness of the data related to the project(s)
· Liaises with Orano Canada's Land Administrator to prepare the required documents in regard to submission of reports for assessment approval by government agencies
· Provides presentations of P&B and results and interpretations (i.e.: Joint Venture meetings)
· Develops a comprehensive understanding of the projects managed including the broader regional area, which will allow for informed decisions on staking/lapsing and strategy
· Responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with local communities
Work Location & Schedule:
· Saskatoon Corporate Office.
· Several weeks or months in exploration camps and mine sites, with a significant component during the winter months
Our Full-Time Benefits
- A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
- A welcoming environment and great coworkers
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
- Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
- All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.
Ideal qualifications
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
· University degree in geology at a Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) or Master's level (M.Sc.), combined with a minimum of 5 years’ mineral exploration experience (uranium preferred)
· Registered as a Professional Geoscientist or Engineer with APEGS
· Must have experience in exploration project management involving diamond drill contractors
· Demonstrated background in computing geological and geochemical data and structural geology
· Good understanding of geophysical data
· Comfortable providing presentations to a variety of audiences
· Must be discovery oriented and motivated
· Provides mentorship and learning opportunities to peers
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team to foster and maintain good working relationships
· Prepared to work in difficult and isolated conditions
· Must be fit (physically and mentally) to work in remote locations with challenging terrain
This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.
Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.
Orano Canada Inc.
As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.
We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.
We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.