- The uranium industry directly employs approximately 2,015 people in Saskatchewan. Industry contractors employ an additional 913 people. Total employment, including contractors, is approximately 2,928 people.
- Employment at mine sites, including contractors, is approximately 2,322.
- Approximately 54% of mine site employees (including contractors) are residents of Saskatchewan’s north.
- Approximately 47% of mine site employees are of Aboriginal ancestry.
- Head office employment accounts for approximately 605 direct employees.
- The uranium industry is responsible for approximately 8,700 jobs in the province (approximately 2,900 direct jobs and an additional 5,800* spin-off jobs).
* Spin-off jobs calculation based on information from Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
Note: Uranium in Saskatchewan information is current as of December 31, 2007.
The information is updated on an annual basis.