Legal Assistant

Job Category: Administration

Location: Saskatoon

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

You will demonstrate administrative competencies to the highest level and provide first-class administrative support and services to Cameco’s in-house legal team, consisting of one or more lawyers.

In this role, you will:

• Set up and maintain physical and electronic files
• Manage email and calendars
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence
• Support meetings, including scheduling, catering and technical support
• Organize travel arrangements, and prepare and process expense claims
• Draft correspondence, agreements, legal documents and presentations
• Perform other general administrative duties and responsibilities, as required

Required:

• Legal Administrative diploma
• Five years of legal administrative support experience
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong proof-reading and grammar skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, keep deadlines and take direction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, specifically Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
• Experience working with and understanding of legal agreements, business contracts, and corporate records Knowledge of corporations, corporate structures and governance

Recommended:

• Experience with transcribing digital dictation
• Understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable processes

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 & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Career development opportunities

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.