Underground Charge Up​/Development Blaster - Approximately per Two- Rotation

About Barminco: Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity
:
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an Underground
Charge Up/ Development Blaster at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This role operates on a FIFO rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Charge Up/ Development Blaster is responsible for the proper handling, storing, transporting and use of explosives, performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Compensation - Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.

Your starting base rate is $61.48/hour, but that’s only part of the picture. With overtime built into your scheduled 12-hour shifts and overtime paid at $92.22/hour, your average earnings work out to approximately $74.65 for every hour worked.
* That adds up to approximately $ gross annually
* while working an equal time roster, two weeks on followed by two weeks off.

* Estimated gross earnings are based on 12 paid hours per day, a 14-day rotation beginning Tuesday, a Sunday–Saturday workweek and approximately 13 rotations annually. The average hourly figure includes scheduled overtime. Actual earnings may vary based on hours worked, rotation start day and applicable overtime arrangements. Additional travel pay, statutory holiday pay, vacation pay and premiums are excluded from this estimate.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Follow instructions or diagrams, depending on the drill pattern to determine explosives quantities and development face timing
• Assemble primer charges using selected non-electric detonators, detonating cords and other materials
• Load explosives in blast holes as required (using equipment or by hand)
• Operate and maintain main blasting wire/leads to surface blasting location
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with standard procedures, legislation and regulations, ensuring maximum safety
• Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties, including but not limited to, check scaling or rehabilitation, ensuring lanyards are in good order and used when required
• Ensure explosives day use, magazine and stock take logs are completed accurately and correctly
• Conduct pre blast and post blast re-entry inspections
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided
• Ensure that the equipment used is maintained in good…