open-pit blaster

Overview Languages French Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Dusty Cold/refrigerated Dangerous Work setting Rural area Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required Determine depth and diameter of blast holes Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Load explosives in blast holes by hand Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Blaster Trade Certification Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Air-track drilling machine Blasting machines Detonating cords Detonators Drilling machine Fuses Galvanometer Safety mat Area of work experience Quarries Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Drive manual transmission vehicle Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Physically demanding Manual dexterity 20/20 vision Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Handling heavy loads Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Team player Judgement Benefits Health benefits Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance

The role involves conducting field tests to determine explosive requirements and operating drilling machinery to bore blast holes in open-pit mines or quarries. Responsibilities include loading explosives, connecting detonators, and ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly followed during detonation.

Candidates must possess a Blaster Trade Certification and a registered apprenticeship certificate. A valid driver's license with the ability to drive manual transmission vehicles is required, along with the physical capability to handle heavy loads in outdoor environments.

• Health benefits • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Life insurance • Free parking

• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Blasting
• Drilling
• Explosives Handling
• Field Testing
• Safety Regulation Compliance
• Drill Pattern Layout
• Equipment Operation
• Manual Dexterity
• Attention To Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination

• Trades
• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level