Uranium in Saskatchewan

Industry Employment Statistics 2008

• Total employment by the uranium industry, including contractors, is approximately 3,680 people. The uranium industry directly employs approximately 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 the province (approximately 3,680 direct jobs and an additional 7,360* spin-off jobs).

Spin-off jobs calculation based on information from Saskatchewan Industry and Resources