Geo-Technician - 1 Year Term
- Fixed term/Temporary
- Canada / Saskatchewan
- In Office
- Apply Before 11/12/2025
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
Join an exciting career with Orano where you’ll play a crucial role in groundbreaking exploration projects across Northern Saskatchewan. You’ll provide vital logistical and technical support, from handling drill core activities and data, to managing equipment and ensuring quality control. This role offers the chance to work in both a challenging field environment and in our beautiful Saskatoon office. If you are looking for a rewarding hands-on career in a team environment, please apply!
What you’ll accomplish:
· Contribute to Orano’s exploration projects, under the guidance of Project Geologists and/or the Senior Geo-Technician
· Provide logistical and technical support for exploration and development programs, including, but not limited to:
o Assisting with drill core related activities (measuring, labelling, radiometry, moving full core boxes)
o Down hole probing data acquisition
o Probing data QA/QC
o Probing data processing & interpretation
o Infrared Spectrometry measurements on drill core (TerraSpec)
o Physical property measurements on drill core (density, resistivity, magnetic susceptibility)
o QA/QC of infrared spectrometry and physical property results
o Computer data entry into the project database
o Providing written / oral presentation of results, as required
· Support Saskatoon office and exploration warehouse projects by carrying out logistical and technical tasks as assigned, including, but not limited to:
o Maintaining the efficiencies of the Exploration warehouse in the shipment, receiving, maintenance, and storage of exploration equipment/supplies
o Maintaining inventory lists, maintenance checklists, and instrumentation log books
o Assisting with annual calibration checks of radiometric probes and radiometric equipment
· Comply with the health, safety, environment and radiation protection requirements at Orano Canada Inc. and promote adherence to them with exploration workers and contractors, as applicable
Work Location & Schedule:
· Partially a field-based position in Northern Saskatchewan working at remote exploration camps or mine sites on a two to three-week in / one-week out rotation during field programs
· Partially based at Saskatoon Corporate Office or Exploration warehouse
· Normally an 8-10 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
· This position requires moderate physical ability with ability to work in difficult and isolated conditions
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· A welcoming environment and great co-workers
· Training and development opportunities throughout your career
· Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
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
Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:
· Geophysical/Geological technologist or technician diploma
· Previous experience working at exploration sites and/or logistically difficult areas is an asset
· Mechanical/electronic knowledge and skills considered an asset
· Excellent computer skills; familiarity with Geosoft, WellCAD, AcQuire, and Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset
· Ability to work in physically difficult and isolated conditions
· Valid Class 5 driver’s license
· Experience operating snowmobiles/ATVs is considered an asset
· Excellent communication skills
· Good organizational skills, task-oriented and rigorous approach required
· Excellent social skills and ability to work in a team environment
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.
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