Blaster Helper

**EPC Canada is a **dynamic, fast-growing company. It is 100% owned by the EPC Group, an international manufacturer of commercial explosives with extensive experience and expertise in storage and distribution in the mining, construction and quarrying industries.

EPC Canada is looking for a **Blaster helper **for its explosives distribution and blasting operations at its **Côté Gold **site **in Ontario. **The Blaster's Helper will be required to support the Blaster during loading operations in the open pit. He will also be called upon to operate some of the heavy machinery used in the mine department (Bobcat, loader, etc.).

**Roles & responsibilities**
- Support the blaster in site preparation;
- Take inventory of explosive products;
- Fill (tamp) boreholes;
- Install detonators under the supervision of the blaster;
- Measure blasting holes;
- If necessary, drive a backhoe loader with a side-dump bucket;
- Prime the holes;
- Assist technical staff during implementation;
- Load and unload explosives trucks;
- Any other related tasks requested by the blaster.

**Skills and qualifications required**
- Exemplary attitude and safety behaviour;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- 1 to 3 years' experience as a blaster's helper or in an equivalent field;
- Be in good physical shape;
- Enjoy working outdoors all the time in variable weather conditions;
- Have a good customer approach;
- Show initiative and be a team player;
- Use your judgment;
- Have a positive attitude.

**Benefits and conditions**
- Competitive salary;
- Dental plan, supplementary health insurance, disability insurance;
- Employer-sponsored pension plan;
- Employee assistance program;
- 44-hour week from Sunday to Saturday;
- Paid overtime after 44 hours;
- Working hours 14/14.

**Other requirements or relevant information**
- Valid and recognized driver's license (automobile);
- Recognized training to operate a loader with side dump bucket;
- No legal impediments related to employment;
**Place of work**

IAMGOLD - Cote Gold Project, 500 Sultan Industrial Rd, Gogama, ON. P0M 1W0

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person