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Labourer Trainee

Dyno Nobel14 days ago
Bedford, NS
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Vacation time + paid holidays
Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)

About the role

Job Brief

Dyno Nobel Canada Inc. is implementing a Labourer Trainee Program designed to increase the number of women employed in its Retail Sales & Operations sites.

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.

Program Purpose:

Dyno Nobel Canada Inc. is implementing a Labourer Trainee Program (the “Program”) designed to increase the number of women employed in its Retail Sales & Operations sites.

Women have been historically underrepresented in mining and explosives industries, and the Program is intended to provide entry level opportunities to women who might not otherwise apply for current vacancies. No formal experience is required and training will be provided to all participant employees.

Eligibility Requirements:

Women who meet the eligibility listed are eligible to apply for the Program. Complete training will be provided to all employees hired into the Program.

  • Good work habits and a positive attitude
  • Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in writing and verbally
  • Present oneself in a professional manner while working Ability to pass required background screening

Essential Functions:

  • Operate equipment, including hand tools, in support of team, in order to provide timely, safe, and quality service and product to the customer
  • Perform basic maintenance of assigned equipment in order to assure its reliability and safe operation
  • Read gauges and make adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance in order to assure quality and accurate product delivery
  • Assist team at site in order to safely serve the customer
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in shop, magazine, while operating equipment, and while on blast sites in order to protect personal safety and the safety of others
  • Maintain safe working conditions at all times
  • Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors
  • Proactively support safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings

What We Offer:

  • 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

Dyno Nobel Values

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

About Dyno Nobel

Mining
1001-5000

Dyno Nobel Limited A Global Leader in the Commercial Explosives Industries

Dyno Nobel, the Explosives business of Incitec Pivot Limited, is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America and Australia, as well as to selected customers in other countries.

We have 36 manufacturing plants, including state-of-the-art initiation systems facilities in the United States, Australia and Mexico, and have the capacity to make one million tons of ammonium nitrate a year. Our employees include some of the most highly trained blasters in the industry.

Our safety standards are among the highest in the industry. We rigorously apply internationally recognized safety standards at all our locations and in everything we do - from storage and transport to handling and use.

Dyno Nobel traces its roots back to William Bickford's invention of Safety Fuse in 1831 and Alfred Nobel's legacy of safety and innovation dating back to 1865. These values form the global teams as they interact with and support customers across the globe.