Design Supervisor
- Regular/Permanent
- Canada / Saskatchewan
- In Office
- Apply Before 9/30/2025
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
We are seeking an experienced Design Supervisor to lead and inspire a team of designers in delivering high-quality performance and results across a range of responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the design team while driving efficiency, consistency, and excellence in design standards to support organizational goals.
We welcome candidates with a range of academic and experience levels. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
At Orano Canada, you are part of the global clean energy transition. Our uranium fuels are safe, low-carbon nuclear power, supporting climate goals with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and community. Working at Orano means you’ll be doing work that matters.
Dare to do something different.
Dare to Take Action. Contribute to clean energy while gaining full lifecycle experience on world-class
Saskatchewan uranium projects—backed by Orano Group’s global expertise.
Dare to Care. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s who we are. We put our people first. No compromise, we aim for the
highest standards.
Dare to Invest. We’re investing in the future of Saskatchewan and we create careers that matter. Invest in your
future.
Dare to Belong. Here, your contributions matter. Enjoy the security of a global leader with the close-knit feel of a
Canadian team.
Dare to Innovate. Join experts driving innovation in processing, tailings, and environmental performance. We
need bold thinkers to guide the way.
What you’ll accomplish:
· Provide leadership and management of the design group, including workload planning, task delegation, performance monitoring, scheduling, and HR-related activities (e.g., time sheets, vacations, training)
· Oversee technical documentation within the Engineering & Projects Department (E&P), ensuring all deliverables comply with project requirements and IMS standards
· Establish, integrate, and maintain best-practice methodologies to support knowledge-based decision-making across OCI. Mentor, coach, and train team members to apply these practices effectively
· Foster professional growth by promoting continuous skills development, collaboration, and adherence to IMS standards across the design team
· Direct and review design deliverables such as drawing updates, revision control, RFIs, As-Built documentation, change control, and other drafting initiatives
· Audit technical documents from both internal staff and external consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance with IMS requirements and engineered specifications
· Perform conceptual and detailed mechanical design for uranium mining and milling operations, supporting fabrication and construction phases through RFIs, shop inspections, and site visits
· Collaborate with and uphold IMS design standards among external engineering consultants across all Orano projects
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
What you bring:
· Ability to lead a team of designers and draftspersons to success by creating a supportive and motivating work environment
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to develop a positive and accountable team culture
· Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to address complex technical problems, interpret data, evaluate solutions and make informed decisions
· Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company
· Ability to co-ordinate activities, information, materials or resources within own area of responsibility to meet deadlines
Qualifications and Skills:
· Graduate of a recognized 2-year Engineering Technologist program
o Eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT)
· 10+ years of experience in an industrial design group
· Experience in leading a small team of designers at varying levels of their career
· Professional designation and membership with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan is an asset
Work location & travel:
· Saskatoon Corporate Office (Monday through Friday)
· Occasional travel to Orano mine or project sites is required
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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