Camp Services Lead

Job Responsibility:

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:

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Camp Services Lead is responsible for overseeing daily camp operations and serve as the key liaison between camp staff, contractors, employees, and Denison's Saskatoon Office. The Camp Services Lead works closely with kitchen staff, maintenance, health and safety, environmental, regulatory, and administrative personnel to ensure that camp accommodations are maintained and executed in a manner that ensures the safety and comfort of guests and compliance to legislative requirements and commitments.

This position is a fixed-term contract set to commence on or around August 14, 2024, with an estimated duration of one (1) year and the potential for extension. The role will be based at Denison's flagship Wheeler River Project site, located in the northern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, requiring a 2-week rotation (14 days on, 14 days off). To qualify for this role, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Denison will provide meals and accommodations during the rotation and will arrange transportation to the Project Site from a designated central pick-up location along the route. The successful candidate will be expected to meet at the specified pick-up point prior to traveling to the site.

Denison offers a competitive total compensation package inclusive of paid vacation, health and dental coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement savings plan.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Having direct experience in remote camp settings and past opportunities to oversee some or all aspects of camp operations, you bring a strong sense of responsibility and service-orientation to the position. Accompanied by solid communication and computer skills, you bring a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and demonstrated competency in being able to identify and resolve complex problems with relative autonomy. Additional qualifications and attributes include:

• Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical knowledge is required; combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' relevant experience working in a supervisory role within a remote camp setting is required; mining industry experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in planning and scheduling is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on a broad range of activities and to develop plans to achieve long, medium, and short-range objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) to engage, influence, and build effective working relationships with all levels of staff, contractors and vendors at the camp.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) is required, and the willingness and ability to learn and utilize SAP is required.
• Ability to effectively work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License is required.
• First Aid Certification must be valid at time of hire, or willingness to become certified prior to commencing employment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direction, guidance and supervision in relation to all matters of camp operations, including but not limited to general site, facilities and equipment maintenance and upkeep, supervision and scheduling of work and personnel, and the timely and accurate completion of necessary documentation and records.
• Maintain the site, facilities and equipment in good working order, ensuring deficiencies are promptly reported and scheduled for repair and any hazard mitigation activities are taken and communicated for the protection and safety of personnel on site.
• Oversee the delivery of site orientation to all visitors, vendors, and contractors ensuring understanding of site rules and requirements, while also arranging accommodations and meals to ensure a positive site experience.
• Maintain an accurate count of camp occupants at all times, and enforcing site security protocols as required.
• Provide oversight and direction to camp staff (kitchen, cleaning, maintenance) in accordance with Denison's policies and procedures.
• Complete all required inspections and reporting according to daily, weekly and monthly schedules, and when required ensuring necessary corrective actions are completed in a reasonable timeframe.
• Evaluate, identify and execute improvements to business processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency, quality, safety and visitor satisfaction.
• Enforce Denison's health and safety protocols diligently and consistently, including PPE requirements, and support radiation safety programs and safety audits as necessary to identify and mitigate risks, liaising with the site medic as required.
• Collaborate with leaders of the various field program requirements to support logistics and procurement activities to ensure the timely delivery and appropriate inventory levels of goods, materials and equipment necessary for the execution of planned activities and repairs.
• Provide insight and support to the procurement team as needed to ensure goods and services are obtained in a manner that maximizes efficiency in terms of price, delivery and suitability.
• Ensures comprehensive understanding of contractor management requirements and project permits, ensuring enforcement with these requirements at all times.
• Participate in special projects, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OUR COMMITMENT

Denison is committed to providing employment opportunities for Indigenous people and members of the communities near where we operate and encourage applicants who are Indigenous and / or residents of those communities to apply and to voluntarily self-identify the appropriate information in their application details.

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. To Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in Canada.

OUR COMPANY:

Denison Mines is a publicly traded company 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Are you situated in Saskatoon or in a nearby area that would allow you to arrange your own transportation to a designated pick-up location in Saskatoon, or another centralized meeting point along the route to the Wheeler River Project Site, from where you will be shuttled to the project site?
• Are you comfortable, willing and able to work on a 2-week rotation in a remote mining camp in northern Saskatchewan?

Experience:

• remote camp: 3 years (required)
• related supervisory or leadership: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Class 5 Drivers License in good standing (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-05Expected start date: 2024-08-14