Heavy Equipment Operator (Temporary)

Fixed term/Temporary
Canada / Saskatchewan

In Office
Apply Before 4/7/2025

Apply for this job

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.

Job description

Reporting to the Services Supervisor, this position is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities include:

· Responsible for the safe and proficient operation of equipment associated with maintaining site services and miscellaneous earth-moving projects

· Operating various heavy duty equipment for earth-moving projects including haul truck, loader, excavator, and dozer

· Operating various light and medium duty equipment in the performance of general site services duties including gravel truck, vacuum truck, water truck, backhoe, bobcat, semi-tractor, forklift, grader, and bus

· Performing manual labour to support operations and maintenance activities, such as clean-up, hauling and stacking materials, and assisting skilled or semi-skilled crafts in the performance of their tasks

· Other duties and assignments as required by the Department and assigned by the Services Supervisor

· Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts 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

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:

· Must have at least 5 years of experience in heavy equipment operation that closely aligns with the equipment listed

· Valid class 1A license preferred

· Industrial facility maintenance experience is an asset

· Must be able to work alone or with minimal supervision

· Able to perform all labour requirements associated with general site maintenance and construction activities

· Able to follow work schedules and daily job assignments in an effective manner

· Must have good communication skills and be able to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures with accuracy and attention to detail

· Preference will be given to RSN candidates and previous McClean Lake Mine Department employees

Work Location & Schedule:

· McClean Lake Mine site

· 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule

· Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be 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.

Heavy Equipment Operator (Temporary)

Ref: 2025-19689

Fixed term/Temporary

S0J 3C0

Apply Before 4/7/2025

Apply for this job

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.