Denison Mines

Field Assistant

LocationSaskatoon, SK
Job TypeTemporary, Seasonal, Fixed term contract

About This Job

Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified_Great Place to Work_®, our success is fueled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.


THE ROLE:

Field Assistants carry out a variety of field tests and field data collection, in addition to participating in various geological, environmental, and drilling programs. Under direction from members of the Technical Services Team, the Field Assistants support projects located in the Athabasca Basin and for which work will be based out of remote camps. Work may be performed at a variety of locations, including Denison-owned sites and worksites owned by owners that have retained Denison to perform work.

There is 1 vacancy for a fixed term contract starting on or about June 16, 2025 for an approximate 4-month term. The successful candidate must be willing and able to regularly travel and work on a 2-week on/2-week off rotation and will be responsible for arranging their own travel to a designated pick-up point on-route from Denison’s warehouse in Saskatoon to the various Project sites. Denison offers competitive compensation and shall provide board and lodging while at the Project site and all required PPE.

Note: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. The successful candidate will be required work in accordance with Denison’s health and safety policies and procedures at all times. This role has been designated as a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of the pre-employment screening process and as required thereafter in accordance with company policy.


OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in Canada.


OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The Field Assistant brings solid technical skills and progressive field experience acquired from past exploration drilling programs. As a reliable, highly motivated, and safety-oriented Field Assistant, you bring sound organizational skills, a strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with others to achieve results. Additional qualifications and attributes include:

1-2 years of applicable work experience in mineral exploration or mining, preferably uranium, is ideal.
Experience and willingness to work with high-grade uranium mineralization is required.
Geotechnical core logging experience is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability following directions and a willingness and aptitude to learn new skills and field test procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel is preferred, along with a willingness to learn and use other technologies and software as required.
Strong interpersonal skills that support safe, collaborative and inclusive relationships with peers and contractors within a remote workplace environment.
Possession of a Drivers’ License that is valid and in good standing, and the willingness to operate vehicles in remote areas.
Experience driving an ATV is an asset, and willingness to be trained to safely operate other motorized site-based equipment is required.
Certified in First Aid is strongly preferred.
An uncompromising commitment to always working safely, and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
Willingness and ability to carry out work tasks and duties outdoors up to 75% of the time, team lifting to 50 lbs regularly, and with varying hours of work (up to 12 hours per day while in the field).
Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and assigned; CSA-approved steel toe boots are mandatory for all tasks.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively participate in a variety of geological, hydrogeological, environmental, drilling and field programs at various Project sites across the northern Athabasca Basin.
Accurately perform geological core logging, downhole borehole logging, and sampling.
Carryout geotechnical core logging and investigation.
Complete permeametry data collection and sampling.
Participate in hydrogeological investigations.
Support environmental baseline data collection.
Complete data sampling and compilation accurately and in a timely manner.
Actively participate and contribute to status update meetings as required.
Report any hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, accidents and/or incidents immediately and report to work fit for duty.
Ensure tasks and behaviors reflect compliance and commitment to both physical and psychological safety for oneself and colleagues by performing all responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the Company’s established policies, protocols, and Standard Perform other duties as assigned or as may be required.


TO APPLY:


Please submit a resume and cover letter.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


OUR COMPANY:

Denison Mines is a publicly traded company and a Certified Great Place to Work® with a 70-year legacy of uranium mining, exploration, and development in Canada. The company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern portion of the prolific Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison also owns interests in the McClean Lake uranium mines and mill, the Midwest project, the Waterbury Lake project. Collectively, Denison has a project portfolio covering ~385,000 hectares in northern Saskatchewan.

For more information visit our website at www.denisonmines.com.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months


Expected hours: 40 per week


Flexible language requirement:


French not required


Application question(s):

Are you comfortable, willing and able to travel and work in a remote mining camp in northern Saskatchewan on a 14x14 rotating schedule?


Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Drivers License in good standing (required)


Work Location: In person

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