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Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dangerous
Work setting
- Remote location
Tasks
- Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
- Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings
- Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges
- Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes
- Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed
- Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
- Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ
- Blaster Trade Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
- Detonating cords
- Detonators
- Drilling machine
- Galvanometer
- Track or truck-mounted rotary drilling machines
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Drug test
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Workplace information
- On the road job
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
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