Operations Training Advisor

Job summary

Deliver operations training in classroom and field environments to ensure employees safely follow standard operating procedures for explosives. Collaborate with Health & Safety teams to integrate safety requirements into training programs and management systems.

Job details

Job Brief Deliver operations training in classroom, on roadway, and blast site environments in support of the Academy Training program strategy. Who We Are: Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide What You'll Do: Train and coach employees to safely follow the standard operating procedures in preparing and detonating explosives and operating equipment to achieve the Company standards and customer expectations. Collaborate with the Health & Safety team to ensure all operational health and safety requirements are included in training documents and programs. Proactively handle safety issues and support Sales and Service targets for LTI’s, MTI’s, TRI’s, FAI’s, and CAR’s. Support the implementation and use of risk assessment tools to promote personal responsibility for safety. Close interface with Nobel Academies, Learning & Development group to effectively incorporate Training Program into a training management system. Comply with all applicable Dyno Nobel, federal, state and region regulations, and governing agencies. Report all near-misses, incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors. Attend and deliver company-required training and HSE programs. Comply with appropriate areas of the HSE Management System and DN Engineering Standards. Actively comply with applicable regulatory health and safety policies and practices in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of employees, company assets, environment, and regulatory compliance. Interactive Knowledge/Skill/Abilities Interpersonal Behaviour/Capabilities and Leadership Skills: Communication, teamwork, empowerment, delegation, clarification, information, responsibility, strengthen colleague relationships, managing conflict resolution. Demonstrated effective communication and negotiation skills. Win the confidence of the people throughout Operations to instill professionalism and build morale. Customer Focus: Skill in all aspects of building strong internal and external client relationships. Broad knowledge of the mining and explosives industries. Ability to read, write, and speak English and to communicate in writing and verbally. Demonstrate skills in leadership, coaching, negotiation, conflict resolution and motivation of others to successfully complete goals and objectives. Competent management skills as well as thorough knowledge of details and relationships throughout the company. Knowledgeable in all Operations functions nteract with Region and Site Managers to facilitate Competency Based Training program. Interact with Nobel Academies to ensure consistency in the use of competency training for employees. Serve as resource supporting Nobel Academy Managers and Health and Safety Advisors for operational and Health and safety issues regarding field operations and products. What We're Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in area of responsibility or equivalent education, training, and experience.Advanced training qualifications. Minimum 7 years working experience in the explosives industry or related areas (i.e. bulk truck operations, de-watering operations and blasting operations). Working knowledge of relevant Company and regulatory ( NRCan , MOT, CCOHS, Federal/Provincial/Territorial Mining, common Core Modules for Ontario) regulations standards. Valid driver’s license. Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). May be required to perform technical evaluations and field support for Nobel Academies and products. Ability to determine basic geology and seismology. Ability to write and edit training documents. Ability to complete training courses and then conduct these same courses throughout the business. Thorough knowledge of Competency Standards, Technical and commercial modules, Common Core, Surface Blasting SOP, DN products, chemical sensitization, delivery equipment, procedures Significant knowledge and experience in competency-based training systems and first-hand experience in their implementation and auditing. What We Offer: Paid vacation time + paid holidays Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment) Employee Assistance Program Friendly and supportive coworkers Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward Think Customer. Everyone. Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises 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. *Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*

What you’ll do

Deliver operations training in classroom and field environments to ensure employees safely follow standard operating procedures for explosives. Collaborate with Health & Safety teams to integrate safety requirements into training programs and management systems.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 7 years of experience in the explosives or related industry. Must possess a valid driver's license and a deep understanding of regulatory standards and competency-based training systems.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time • Paid Holidays • Health Care • Life Insurance • AD&D • RRSP • RPP • Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operations Training
• Coaching
• Safety Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Competency Based Training
• Risk Assessment
• Technical Writing
• Customer Relationship Management
• Microsoft Office
• Blasting Operations

Job areas

• Education
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Engineering