Join an exciting career with Orano where you’ll play a crucial role in groundbreaking exploration projects across Northern Saskatchewan. You’ll provide vital logistical and technical support, from handling drill core activities and data, to managing equipment and ensuring quality control. This role offers the chance to work in both a challenging field environment and in our beautiful Saskatoon office. If you are looking for a rewarding hands-on career in a team environment, please apply!

What you’ll accomplish: 

·         Contribute to Orano’s exploration projects, under the guidance of Project Geologists and/or the Senior Geo-Technician

·         Provide logistical and technical support for exploration and development programs, including, but not limited to:

o     Assisting with drill core related activities (measuring, labelling, radiometry, moving full core boxes)

o     Down hole probing data acquisition

o     Probing data QA/QC

o     Probing data processing & interpretation

o     Infrared Spectrometry measurements on drill core (TerraSpec)

o     Physical property measurements on drill core (density, resistivity, magnetic susceptibility)

o     QA/QC of infrared spectrometry and physical property results

o     Computer data entry into the project database

o     Providing written / oral presentation of results, as required

·         Support Saskatoon office and exploration warehouse projects by carrying out logistical and technical tasks as assigned, including, but not limited to:

o     Maintaining the efficiencies of the Exploration warehouse in the shipment, receiving, maintenance, and storage of exploration equipment/supplies

o     Maintaining inventory lists, maintenance checklists, and instrumentation log books

o     Assisting with annual calibration checks of radiometric probes and radiometric equipment

·         Comply with the health, safety, environment and radiation protection requirements at Orano Canada Inc. and promote adherence to them with exploration workers and contractors, as applicable

Work Location & Schedule: 
·         Partially a field-based position in Northern Saskatchewan working at remote exploration camps or mine sites on a two to three-week in / one-week out rotation during field programs
·         Partially based at Saskatoon Corporate Office or Exploration warehouse
·         Normally an 8-10 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
·         This position requires moderate physical ability with ability to work in difficult and isolated conditions

Benefits and advantages of working with us:
·         Competitive salary and benefits package
·         A welcoming environment and great co-workers
·         Training and development opportunities throughout your career
·         Fitness equipment available for use on work/camp premises

Qualifications and skills we’re seeking:

·         Geophysical/Geological technologist or technician diploma

·         Previous experience working at exploration sites and/or logistically difficult areas is an asset

·         Mechanical/electronic knowledge and skills considered an asset

·         Excellent computer skills; familiarity with Geosoft, WellCAD, AcQuire, and Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset

·         Ability to work in physically difficult and isolated conditions

·         Valid Class 5 driver’s license

·         Experience operating snowmobiles/ATVs is considered an asset

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Good organizational skills, task-oriented and rigorous approach required

·         Excellent social skills and ability to work in a team environment