Lead Blaster

**Who We Are**

We are a growing explosive manufacturing and supply company based in Sudbury, Ontario that offers its employees:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Being part of a best-in-class explosives company

**About Us**

Formed in 1984 on the strength of a new cold emulsion technology that has since become an industry standard. BME Mining Canada now offers cutting-edge products and services at every stage in the explosives supply chain. We are today a leading manufacturer and supplier of explosives, related accessories, and blasting services to the mining, quarrying, and construction industries.

We work wherever our customers take us. Our footprint covers the globe, and we currently have active entities in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Indonesia as well as 17 African countries.

At BME Mining Canada Inc., we believe in innovation. We use technology to ensure that every blast brings value to our customers.

**The Opportunity**
- Performs assigned blasting activities.
- Works as a job site blaster and receives direction from Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent.
- Provides input on blast-related activities to aid direct supervisor in plans.
- Identifies blast site problems and resolves with Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent, if necessary.
- Verifies that pre-blast inspections have been conducted prior to blasting.
- Understands and follows all Company safety policies and practices.
- Monitors the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging and reports results to Site Operations Manager or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent.
- Documents use of explosives and completes required inventory paperwork
- Is responsible for completing field accounting reports and required trip manifest forms as needed
- Any other related duties as assigned
- This position will be a camp position 14/14 schedule - 12-hour shifts.

**About you**

**Education**:

- College Diploma or a minimum grade 12 with equivalent experience.
- Common Core Modules (770010, 770210, 770141)

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years experience as a blaster and hold active blasting license.
- Experience with electronic blasting systems and non-electric systems.
- Experience with bulk emulsions, namely gassed products.
- Experience with safety systems utilized during the pumping of bulk products.
- Experience with drilling operations.
- Experience and understanding of overall blast design and safety procedures of blasting & drilling operations.
- Knowledge of mine drilling and blasting standards, production techniques and equipment, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision-making.
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills

**Skills**:

- Microsoft Office, and related software products.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking ability.
- Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
- Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledgeable of applicable ERD, Transport Canada, and all other relevant regulations related to the explosives industry
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

BME Mining Canada offers a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and life insurance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $32.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 - 84 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Willingness to work a rotation of 14/14

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-02-21