Technical Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Quebec, Canada Dyno Nobel Full time

Job Brief:

Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.

You will be part of a dynamic team who drives to assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.


Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry.

We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about

Dyno Nobel:
OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do
As the Technical Assistant, you will perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.

You will be part of a dynamic team who drives to assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.


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
  • Learn to operate blast design software, GPS as well as technical equipment used to measure face burdens, borehole deviation and grade control as part of the design work.
  • Assist lead blaster and provide assistance to all blast site assigned employees.
  • To assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
  • Communicate all relevant information to the blast crew, including a review of the hazard assessment through the safety tailgate meeting.
  • Ensure that all equipment to be used daily is clean and in good operating condition including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
  • Ensure that all regulations, both federally and provincially are adhered to.
  • Maintain an accurate and uptodate inventory of all products (explosive and non explosive).
  • Ensure that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are followed.

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum educational requirements: Completion of high school (Grade 12) or extensive experience in the related fields.
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PDF's) and an ability to communicate effectively in the terminology related to the field in the form of verbal and written reports.
  • Knowledge of mining software and GPS/surveying equipment considered an asset.
  • Postsecondary education relative to blasting considered an asset (mining, mineral resources, geology
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the terminology related to the field in the form of verbal and written reports
  • Good physical condition is required with the ability to repeatedly handle 25 kilogram units
  • Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

  • Paid vacation time + paid holidays
  • Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
  • RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • 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._

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