Employment
Cameco is committed to increasing benefits to northern residents from its mining operations. The company's hiring practices include giving preference to residents of northern Saskatchewan.
Cameco has a policy of purchasing goods and services from Saskatchewan, and in particular from northern Saskatchewan businesses, to the greatest extent possible.
Key Lake Employment
There are more than 350 people employed at the Key Lake operation, including on-site contractors - the majority of the workers are residents of northern Saskatchewan.
Work Schedule and Commuting
Key Lake's mine and mill operations run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Employees work 11 hours per day on a seven-day-in/seven-day-out schedule.