Program Manager

Cameco Corp.

$184K — $230K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.)
  • 10-15 years of progressive project execution experience
  • Experience leading large-scale or complex industrial projects
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks, including planning and risk management
  • Proven ability to lead and influence project teams

Responsibilities

  • Champion a safety culture through active engagement in safety planning and field interaction.
  • Lead a portfolio of projects valued from $500K to $50M, ensuring strategic alignment.
  • Establish and maintain governance and standards for high-quality project execution.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of project managers for successful delivery.
  • Collaborate with Technical Services and Operations to oversee project execution and contractor relationships.
  • Monitor program performance across various metrics and proactively address risks.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and support long-term planning and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation program including base and variable pay.
  • Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision coverage with health spending accounts.
  • Fixed benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with matching options.
  • Career development opportunities to enhance growth.
  • Reimbursement for relocation costs.
Full Job Description
Job Category: Projects

Location: Port Hope

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

The Role

Cameco's Corporate Technical Services division plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient project execution across our operations. Within Fuel Services, this position provides leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects, from maintenance initiatives to large-scale, multi-year capital programs, supporting both operational and strategic priorities across our sites in Port Hope, Blind River, and Cobourg. Based in Port Hope, Ontario, as Program Manager you will lead a coordinated suite of projects across Fuel Services, including our uranium refinery in Blind River. This role brings together people, processes, and tools to enable consistent, high-quality project delivery while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with all interested parties and project teams, with regular travel to sites to engage directly and support successful execution. Approximately 25% of your time will be spent at the Blind River location.

In this role, you will:

  • Champion a strong safety culture by actively engaging in safety planning, Safety Field Leadership, and regular interaction with field teams and contractors.
  • Lead and oversee a portfolio of projects (~$500K to $50M), ensuring alignment with program objectives and business priorities.
  • Establish and maintain program governance, standards, and controls to drive consistent, high-quality execution across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to a team of project managers, supporting successful delivery.
  • Partner with Technical Services, Operations, and SHEQ functions to support project planning, execution, and ongoing field activities, while maintaining strong contractor relationships.
  • Monitor program performance across scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, proactively addressing risks and gaps.
  • Lead program-level reporting and stakeholder engagement, while supporting long-term planning, resource optimization, continuous improvement, and project recovery as needed.


Required:

  • bachelor's degree in engineering, Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.);
  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in project execution, including experience leading large-scale or complex industrial projects;
  • demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs in a coordinated environment;
  • strong understanding of project delivery frameworks, including planning, controls, risk management, and reporting; and
  • proven ability to lead, influence, and support project teams and stakeholders across functions;


Recommended:

  • PMP or PgMP designation;
  • experience delivering brownfield industrial projects; and
  • familiarity with regulatory and environmental compliance requirements in nuclear operations.


Conditions of Employment:

  • pre-employment substance test; and
  • background check.


Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
  • competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
  • flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
  • fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs;
  • RRSP and RPP matching program;
  • career development opportunities; and
  • relocation costs.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Req ID #: 42250

Posted: June 30, 2026

Posting end date: July 21, 2026
Salary Range: $184,200 - $230,300

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