Driver - Explosive / Blaster Helper
2 weeks ago
**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**
- **Full Time Position**_
The Driver - Explosives delivers explosive materials to the relevant Orica (manufacturing plant, Orica customer service depot) or Customer Site (on site magazine), this may include operation, maintenance and upkeep of the delivery vehicle in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times and in line with approved standard and procedures. The blaster helper work with a loading crew to safely load bulk & packaged explosives at customer sites. Work will be outdoors in quarry environment, in all weather conditions.
**What you will be doing**
- Identifies and corrects safety risks, participate in safety meetings and maintain a safe and risk-free work area
- Maintains Defensive Drive Training certification
- Regularly checks vehicle condition including safety kits before start working (Pre Start Check) and license checking (STNK & Driver License) as well as routine service before KM due
- Complies with all provincial & federal legislation
- Reports and records all journeys taken
- Meets and greets visitors requiring services
- Continues reminder for safety belt use to passenger
- Understands route priority, schedule required and seek efficient use of vehicles
- Submits expense reports and daily reports in timely manner
- Always includes true receipt copies on all expense reports and complies with Orica Finance policy
- Participates in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings
- Maintains all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role
- Performs other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor
- Reports all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately
**Physical Requirements**
Lifts and carries up to 25 kg or more of product or other materials
Repeatedly bends to place and retrieve items from the ground
Will shovel gravel by hand to fill blast holes
**What you will bring**
- High School/Secondary School or equivalent is an asset.
- DZ License required.
**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 flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
**Benefits**
- Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
- Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
- Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
- Paid Time Off
**We respect and value all**
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Pay: From $26.13 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- On call
Licence/Certification:
- DZ Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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