Blaster Helper

What You’ll Do

As a Blaster Helper, you will assist the blaster in charge in performing blast site duties. You will be responsible for loading products (bulk and packaged) into delivery trucks in a reliable and secure manner. Other duties will include:

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Assist blaster with blast reports via data entry.
• Assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used daily is clean and in good operating condition including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Transport explosives in a safe and efficient manner via delivery truck.
• Proactively support safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manual labor experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in written and verbally.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Required to lift up to 25 Kg’s.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.
• Must have a full and valid driver’s license.
• Pay Range:33$

• Vacation time + paid holidays.
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D.
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.