MI26-61 U/G Production Miner -Blaster

Salluit, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$45 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Carry out underground blasting and other explosives-related work, prepare sites for drilling, and track explosive and non-explosive inventory. Follow safety procedures, inspect equipment before and after shifts, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job details

U/G Production Miner Class 2 Blaster Permanent position – UNIONIZED Position to Fill: 1 Code MI26-61 Hourly rate 44,71 $ Deadline to apply October 28, 2026 The work location is in Nunavik and the normal work schedule is 11 hours per day on a rotation of 6 weeks: 3 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 3 weeks for rest. Privileges & benefits * Competitive remuneration, coupled with additional benefits such as bonuses, as well as a comprehensive range of social benefits including group insurance, a generous retirement plan, telemedicine, the EAP, and many more. * Enriching and stimulating learning opportunities. * A friendly, committed, and collaborative working environment. Future challenges Reporting to the Underground Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the underground Blaster are: * Perform tasks according to current safety standards (procedures and health-safety). * Execute blasting work or any other task requiring the use of explosives. * Prepare the site for the driller. * Maintain inventory tracking of explosive and non-explosive products. * May be required to use various drilling-related tools. * Ensure the inspection of their equipment before and after their shift. * If necessary, perform any other tasks requested by their supervisor. Profile required * Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in long hole charging. * Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Drilling and Blasting or experience in a similar position. * Good knowledge of the electronic blasting system Digishot Plus. * Have the skill to operate a CAT AD30 mining truck, a CAT 420F backhoe, and a Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck. * Hold a valid general explosives license. * Possess mining modules FMTM 1 to 5 and 7. * Due to frequent interactions with French-speaking team members, bilingualism (French/English) is an asset to facilitate and improve internal communications. Skills sought * Ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team. * Autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, teamwork, and versatility. * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining good relationships with others. * Openness to constantly improving charging techniques. Only the selected candidates for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of long-hole charging experience, a vocational diploma in drilling and blasting or equivalent experience, and a valid general explosives license. Candidates should know the Digishot Plus electronic blasting system, be able to operate the specified mining vehicles and equipment, and hold mining modules FMTM 1–5 and 7; French-English bilingualism is an asset.