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Name
Mill Operator - Temporary
Ref #
16640
Posting date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Country
Canada
Region
Saskatchewan
City
McClean Lake
Business Unit (BU)
MN
Type of Employment
Fixed term/Temporary
Durée (Mois)
6
Desired Starting Date
06-11-2026
Work Schedule
14 days in/14 days out rotating schedule
Remote Work
In office
Job
P - PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Description

Description

Mill Operator – Temporary

(McClean Lake)

 

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


Responsibilities include: 

  • Conduct all duties required in a safe and efficient manner
  • Successfully complete training in the following areas: confined space entry, fall protection, lockout, WHMIS, radiation
  • Competently operate and troubleshoot independently once trained in an area
  • Act as a peer trainer for the process areas once trained and competent in the six process areas
  • Operate all mandatory mobile equipment competently
  • Take on an active leadership roles (lead hand, project lead, new circuit commissioning, etc.…) when requested/required
  • Actively participate in weekly safety huddles
  • Main responsibilities include: Ore Receiving, Leaching, CCD/Tailings, Clarification/SX, Precip/Calcining, JEB and SUE Water Treatment and Central Control Room
  • 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’s Values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development


Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

  • Athabasca Residents and Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN) applicants will be given preference
  • Possess Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Preference will be given to qualified candidates that hold valid certification in one or more mill circuits at McClean Lake or that are currently making progress towards certification.
    • Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience in Mill operations at McClean Lake
  • Agree to receiving further aptitude testing, as well as undertake essential skill development as required
  • Basic computer skills are required, as the mill is computer controlled. Experience using Delta-V, PI Vision and Access Database is considered an asset
  • Some mechanical aptitude is required to understand some equipment operation, for example, pumps, valves, filters, agitators, etc.
  • Class 5 Valid driver’s license or Class 5 Northern Restricted driver’s license is considered an asset
  • Must be dependable and have the ability to work independently
  • Must have good communication skills

 

Work Conditions, Location & Schedule: 

  • McClean Lake site 
  • 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
  • Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
  • This position is physically demanding
  • May be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
  • Ability to work rotating shifts (days and nights)


Wage: starting at $41.01 per hour – 5C rate

 

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A welcoming environment and great co-workers
  • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
  • Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.


Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

 

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

 

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks. 

 

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use. 

 

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

 

Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by October 19, 2026.

Job #: 026-185-M

Requirements

Mill Operator – Temporary

(McClean Lake)

 

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


Responsibilities include: 

  • Conduct all duties required in a safe and efficient manner
  • Successfully complete training in the following areas: confined space entry, fall protection, lockout, WHMIS, radiation
  • Competently operate and troubleshoot independently once trained in an area
  • Act as a peer trainer for the process areas once trained and competent in the six process areas
  • Operate all mandatory mobile equipment competently
  • Take on an active leadership roles (lead hand, project lead, new circuit commissioning, etc.…) when requested/required
  • Actively participate in weekly safety huddles
  • Main responsibilities include: Ore Receiving, Leaching, CCD/Tailings, Clarification/SX, Precip/Calcining, JEB and SUE Water Treatment and Central Control Room
  • 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’s Values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development


Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

  • Athabasca Residents and Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN) applicants will be given preference
  • Possess Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Preference will be given to qualified candidates that hold valid certification in one or more mill circuits at McClean Lake or that are currently making progress towards certification.
    • Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of experience in Mill operations at McClean Lake
  • Agree to receiving further aptitude testing, as well as undertake essential skill development as required
  • Basic computer skills are required, as the mill is computer controlled. Experience using Delta-V, PI Vision and Access Database is considered an asset
  • Some mechanical aptitude is required to understand some equipment operation, for example, pumps, valves, filters, agitators, etc.
  • Class 5 Valid driver’s license or Class 5 Northern Restricted driver’s license is considered an asset
  • Must be dependable and have the ability to work independently
  • Must have good communication skills

 

Work Conditions, Location & Schedule: 

  • McClean Lake site 
  • 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
  • Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required
  • This position is physically demanding
  • May be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
  • Ability to work rotating shifts (days and nights)


Wage: starting at $41.01 per hour – 5C rate

 

Benefits and advantages of working with us:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A welcoming environment and great co-workers
  • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
  • Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.


Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Tuesday

 

Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.

 

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks. 

 

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use. 

 

Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.

 

Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by October 19, 2026.

Job #: 026-185-M

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.

Orano Group

Working on current and future challenges to power and preserve our world, build the one of tomorrow, and improve life for our communities - that’s exciting for you. For us, too. By joining Orano, a leading international player in the nuclear sector, you’re in the right place.


Every day, employees at Orano work to produce efficient and reliable nuclear energy, fight climate change, find solutions that conserve natural resources, and advance progress in healthcare.


Our strengths are throughout the entire nuclear fuel cycle: mastery of cutting-edge technologies, safe and high value-added products and services, specialized expertise, and strong innovation capabilities. These are just some of the qualities that showcase the exceptional skills of our 18,000 employees and their continuous learning, which we support. Diverse in profiles and experience - proof of our openness to all talent - they share the same ambition: to unlock the full value of nuclear energy.

Location Details

McClean Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada