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General Information

Name
Metallurgist (Permanent)
Ref #
13520
Posting Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Country
Canada
Region-State
Saskatchewan
City
Mc Clean Lake
Business Unit (BU)
MN
Type of Employment
Permanent/Regular
Work Schedule
14 days in/14 days out rotating schedule
Remote Work
In office

Description

Description

Metallurgist

(McClean Lake)

 

As an integral member of the Metallurgical Team, you will bring your expertise to a role that combines technical challenges with meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teams across the mill, offering valuable support and innovative solutions. If you value teamwork, continuous improvement, and making a difference, this is the opportunity for you. 

 

We welcome candidates with a range of academic and experience levels, so if you’re excited for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply!

 

Responsibilities include:  

  • Build and apply expertise in process design and metallurgical unit operations, while also delivering formal and informal training to colleagues
  • Gain and apply practical knowledge of the process data systems (data historian, SQL/Access and visualization tools) to support reporting, troubleshooting and investigations
  • Timely delivery of mill metallurgical accounting and performance reporting, including updating production/reagent forecasting
  • Review and update of Mill Sampling and Operating Guidelines, with follow up on conformance
  • Work within and support the Change Control process
  • Support commissioning of new equipment/systems
  • Apply investigative and continuous improvement principles at personal, group and operational levels
  • Deliver timely and sustainable technical support/context to all mill departments, including Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Environment
  • Liaise with corporate and/or external resources as required
  • Conduct metallurgical test work and fill in for Metallurgical Technician in their absence
  • Actively demonstrate a commitment to Safety and Environmental stewardship 
  • Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
  • Comply with all Orano health, safety, environmental and ethics 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.
  • Other duties as assigned by Senior Metallurgist

 

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

  • Bachelor in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
  • A minimum of 4 years industry experience is preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of industrial processes and process equipment
  • Experience in OSIsoft PI, including PI Asset Framework and PI Vision is an asset
  • Uranium ore processing experience is an asset
  • Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment
  • Understanding of the conventional unit processes in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in working with Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to learn other applications as required
  • Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as working independently
  • Ability to innovate in the areas of uranium processing with a focus on plant efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization and compliance to environmental regulations
  • Working knowledge of risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP) will be an asset

 

Work 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

 

 

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   Uranium City, 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 March 18th, 2026.

Job #: 026-036-M

Requirements

Metallurgist

(McClean Lake)

 

As an integral member of the Metallurgical Team, you will bring your expertise to a role that combines technical challenges with meaningful impact. You’ll collaborate with teams across the mill, offering valuable support and innovative solutions. If you value teamwork, continuous improvement, and making a difference, this is the opportunity for you. 

 

We welcome candidates with a range of academic and experience levels, so if you’re excited for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply!

 

Responsibilities include:  

  • Build and apply expertise in process design and metallurgical unit operations, while also delivering formal and informal training to colleagues
  • Gain and apply practical knowledge of the process data systems (data historian, SQL/Access and visualization tools) to support reporting, troubleshooting and investigations
  • Timely delivery of mill metallurgical accounting and performance reporting, including updating production/reagent forecasting
  • Review and update of Mill Sampling and Operating Guidelines, with follow up on conformance
  • Work within and support the Change Control process
  • Support commissioning of new equipment/systems
  • Apply investigative and continuous improvement principles at personal, group and operational levels
  • Deliver timely and sustainable technical support/context to all mill departments, including Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Environment
  • Liaise with corporate and/or external resources as required
  • Conduct metallurgical test work and fill in for Metallurgical Technician in their absence
  • Actively demonstrate a commitment to Safety and Environmental stewardship 
  • Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture
  • Comply with all Orano health, safety, environmental and ethics 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.
  • Other duties as assigned by Senior Metallurgist

 

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

  • Bachelor in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
  • A minimum of 4 years industry experience is preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of industrial processes and process equipment
  • Experience in OSIsoft PI, including PI Asset Framework and PI Vision is an asset
  • Uranium ore processing experience is an asset
  • Comfortable working in an industrial plant and laboratory environment
  • Understanding of the conventional unit processes in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in working with Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to learn other applications as required
  • Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with other departments within the company
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as working independently
  • Ability to innovate in the areas of uranium processing with a focus on plant efficiency, capital and operating cost optimization and compliance to environmental regulations
  • Working knowledge of risk assessment (HAZID/HAZOP) will be an asset

 

Work 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

 

 

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   Uranium City, 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 March 18th, 2026.

Job #: 026-036-M

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

Mc Clean Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada