Job Description

This is a full-time position that carries out local blasting operations. The successful candidate will participate and learn in all facets of the drilling and blasting trade. They will work in a team environment while performing all duties safely, while strictly adhering to all blasting safety regulations.

The following represents specifically what duties will be required but are not limited to:

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge. Blast site duties include: (Measure holes, load holes, stem holes, hookup initiation, site cleanup, inventory of products and assist to secure blast site)
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Become familiar with the tools used in design work (GPS, Drone, Boretrack, Profilers)
• To assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Participate in all safety toolbox talks and general safety meetings.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used in that operation is in good operating condition, including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Ensure that all regulations, both federally (TDG, Explosives Act, Bulk Regulations, WHIMIS) and provincially (Blasting Safety and OH&S Regulations) are adhered to within the operation in regards to personnel workings, product storage, and product transportation.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all products (explosive and non explosive).
• Ensuring that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are up-to-date and followed.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum educational requirements: Completion of high school preferred with training and experience in related fields.
• Willing to enroll with apprenticeship Nova Scotia for the purpose of obtaining a Provincial Blasting License
• Basic computer skills required to be able to create blasting logs and access online training.
• A positive professional and courteous attitude.
• Good physical condition is required with the ability to repeatedly lift up to 25 kg.
• A NS class 5 DL is a requirement, however a class 3, would be an asset.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person