Blaster (Stobie Mine) Sudbury, On

**Date**:22 Aug 2024

**Location**: Sudbury, ON, CA, P3C 4Z3

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**
- At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.- It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.**About the role**
- As a Blaster, you will be responsible for the daily loading and firing of blasts and providing support, mentoring and developing the skills of the team to meet the needs of Mining Services in accordance with agreed goals for the business. You will be a member of a dynamic team delivering quality services.**_Location_**_: Within the Sudbury city limits - Open Pit mining environment._**

**What you will be doing**
- The role has four focus areas, Safety, Health, Environment & Security. This role will require demonstrated leadership in all areas of SHES. This will range from displaying and mentoring the appropriate behaviors in others to ensuring compliance with the various systems. Customer interface will be required.- Ensure the safety and protection of the Orica employees, customers, the public and Security
- Creating and maintaining a culture of employee empowerment, involvement and continuous improvement
- Setting and communicating targets and results to all team members
- To deliver the total load service operational requirements to the volume, service type and quality specified by the business and/or marketing to satisfy customer expectations
- Ensuring compliance to quality specifications
- Assisting to establish and maintain quality assurance procedures
- Attending audits and ensuring resulting actions are carried out within an agreed time frame
- Maximizing asset utilization and availability within agreed customer service levels
- Contributing to project scopes with customer and Site Managers
- Attend mine daily planning meetings as required
- This role does require the individual to be flexible around priorities as these may change rapidly

**What you will bring**
- Demonstrated leadership in SHEC
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Demonstrated ability in leading multiple loading blasting crews
- Inventory management
- Communication and negotiation/ influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of Statutory & Company SHES Policy & Procedure requirements
- Ability to manage & develop the local team and individuals
- Develop & maintain high operating standards
- Participation in developing and implementing short-term operation plans
- Employee relations’ management skills
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Strong Leadership skills and experience
- Blast Rock Module (Common Core)
- Knowledge of People Management (Recruitment, Performance, Team Building)
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control Management
- Experience in working with multiple initiation systems such as; Non-Electric systems (Handidet), EBS (ikon, Remote Blasting Systems)
- 5 years relevant experience with similar position responsibilities.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Shot Plus and the Internet.
- Valid G license
- Generic Front Line Supervisor Certificate
- MTCU Program-770141 is an asset, and MTCU surface minor.
- Knowledge/experience in Transportation of dangerous Goods
- Must be flexible to customer demands including scheduling and working around weather changes.
- Knowledge of vehicle driving and basic vehicle maintenance.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Considerate personality to adapt pleasantly in the presence of customers.
- Ability to prioritize various projects, ongoing daily tasks and high priority situations to maximize efficiency.
- Provide assistant to other team members on a daily basis.

**Physical Requirements**
- Work Environment involves being outside in all types of weather (extreme cold).
- Lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials.
- Pushing/Pulling in working with equipment.
- Other Activities include frequent bending and squatting during preparation for shots.

**How you shape and influence others**
- Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
- Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-aware and open to feedback
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Productive without compromising quality
- Highly reliable and motivated to excel

**What we offer**
- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote