Geo-Environmental Scientist - Intermediate - Permanent
- Regular/Permanent
- Canada / Saskatchewan
- In Office
- Apply Before 12/9/2025
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
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!
This position will be part of a multidisciplinary team of Environmental and Geoscience professionals tasked with developing and managing programs that support all aspects of the mine life-cycle. This is an intermediate position with the opportunity for professional growth through exposure to a wide variety of technical programs. We are looking for a curious, dedicated person who is interested in continuous improvement with safety and the environment in mind.
Responsibilities include:
Development and implementation of technical programs in areas such as:
o Tailings and waste rock management (geochemical and geotechnical studies)
o Mill process investigations/ optimization
o Groundwater program development, oversight and analysis
o Environmental Monitoring
o Assessment of existing and planned waste management facilities
o Progressive Decommissioning
· Assist in the preparation and communication of a variety of technical and regulatory documents for intended audiences including internal circulation, regulatory review, and rightsholders communication
· Assist in the co-ordination and execution of technical field programs
· Develop a sound knowledge of the company’s operations and the technical requirements imposed by legislation and various permits and licenses
· Stay current with technical advancements in the geo-environmental area as they relate to and are potentially applicable to implementation at Orano Canada’s sites
· Promote and support Operational Excellence and OE culture
· Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
· Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility
Work Location & Schedule:
· Saskatoon Corporate Office with travel to McClean Lake Site as required
· 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
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 we’re seeking:
· University degree in engineering, geology or relevant science discipline
· Eligible to register as a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
· Strong problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
· Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to lead and actively participate in a team environment, as well as work independently
· Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with peers, other departments and consultants in a diverse, multi-disciplinary project team
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Training and development opportunities
· Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises
· Career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities
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.
