Blaster

**EPC Canada is a dynamic and growing company owned by the EPC Group, a world leader in the manufacture, storage and distribution of commercial explosives and technological innovations in the mining, construction, and quarrying industries for over 125 years on 5 continents.**

**EPC Canada places operational safety and competence at the top of its priorities, offering the highest level of professionalism and attention to its customers.**

**Our philosophy is simple. We work in one of the most demanding fields in the world, and we understand that our customers need solutions that are not only effective, but also safe, reliable and ethical. With EPC Canada, you can be assured of the highest standards of professionalism.**

**Work Location**

Brechin, Ontario

As the Blaster, you will design, prepare, and detonate planned explosive-related blasts with correct, safe, and effective use of explosives in alignment with customer's requirements at locations serviced by EPC Canada. You will lead the blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blaster training positions.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers.
- Use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
- Complete blasting reports, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
- Investigate all complaints of product and poor blasts
- Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives.
- Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
- Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

**Required skills and competencies**:

- High School Diploma
- Completion of required Provincial Blaster Training Module(s)
- Minimum of two years of related experience in the explosives industry
- Experience as a supervisor (an asset)
- Act professionally and demonstrate skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and motivation of others to successfully complete goals and objectives.
- Requires good judgment to determine unsafe/safe conditions; ability to keep accurate written records; and to problem-solve blasting and logístical situations.
- Ability to manage stress and multiple priorities, meet deadlines, set goals and resolve complex problems and make clear and decisive decisions.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
- Languages required (spoken/written): English

**Work conditions**:

- Employment status: full-time, permanent
- Schedule: 40 hours/week with the possibility of overtime
- Hours worked after 40 hours are paid at time and a half as well as statutory holidays
- Salary: competitive salary to be confirmed according to skills

**Benefits**:

- All work clothes and personal protective equipment are at the employer's expense
- All pre-employment training is paid
- 100% insurance coverage is provided by the employer
- Employer-sponsored pension fund is available
- Employee Assistance Program

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Did you complete your required Provincial Blaster Training Module(s)?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- explosives industries: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person