Employment

AREVA Resources is a major employer of northern Saskatchewan residents. Approximately half of our mine site workers are from the north. We do more than offer careers, we provide related education and ongoing training.

Employees fly in for their seven-day shifts from communities across Saskatchewan. For many, the flight has become a normal part of their weekly commute. The only thing missing is the traffic.

These are the uranium industry's total employment statistics for 2008:

• Total employment by the uranium industry, including contractors, is approximately 3,680 people. The uranium industry directly employees 2,420 people in Saskatchewan and industry contractors employ an additional 1,260 people.
• Employment at mine sites, including contractors, is approximately 2,670.
• Approximately 52% of mine site employees, including contractors, are residents of Saskatchewan's north.
• Approximately 43.5% of mine site employees, including contractors, are of Aboriginal ancestry.
• Head office employment accounts for approximately 810 direct employees.
• The uranium industry is responsible for approximately 11,040 jobs in Saskatchewan (approximately 2,580 direct jobs an additional 7,360 spin-off jobs).