Surface Blaster

The Nuna Group of Companies is now accepting resumes for Surface Blaster(s) with large earthworks construction/mining project experience.

Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractor in Canada.

Nuna Logistics is a highly regarded civil construction company with hundreds of employees working across the Arctic and Northern Canada. Working often in remote locations, Nuna offers unique on-the-job experience and opportunity to build an exciting career. Our multi-disciplined teams provide a comprehensive array of services and innovative solutions to the most challenging and remote sites in northern Canada. Nuna's core values of: Safety - Integrity - Teamwork - Respect for Cultural Diversity and for Community & Environment; reflect our reputation as a safe, cost-effective, and innovative operator in the north. 

 We offer:

• 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotations; 12-hour days (various rotations - depending on site)
• Fly in and Fly out
• Competitive hourly rate with Overtime pay at (1.5x)
• Benefits
• Commercial flights and accommodations are covered

Pre-access requirements may include:

• Medical clearances
• A&D Testing
• Criminal Record Check

The Blaster will work in an open pit/waste dump atmosphere setting (approximately 80 percent of the time) outdoors. The incumbent must be able to:

• lift and carry loads up to 20 kg in weight
• operate a vehicle typically requiring a Class 5 license
• work in a location that is over 30 minutes from a hospital
• sit for over 60 consecutive minutes
• stand for over 60 consecutive minutes with little or no walking
• concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes
• stay alert during periods of inactivity that can extend for more than 60 minutes
• work in environmental extremes (e.g., very cold or variable weather) for over 60 consecutive minutes
• exert self physically quite often
• listen for quiet sounds
• hear something over background noise
• perceive fine visual detail and differences in colour
• frequently use peripheral vision
• make fine movements with one's fingers (e.g., when manipulating or assembling small objects with precision tools)

•     Professional training in drilling and blasting, or other training in an equivalent or related field.

•     Recognized Blaster certification.

•     Significant experience of two (2) to (5) years in the field.

•     A valid driver's license

•     Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment

•     Experience working with people from different cultures and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those lining in the North are assets

•     Ability to work with different cultures

•     Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

•     Demonstrate a dedication to the company and the position

•     Demonstrate sound work ethics and be committed to safety

•     Display maturity, be self-motivated, disciplined and understand the necessity for confidentiality in all business and personal matters