Blaster Helper

Dyno Nobel; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in explosives solutions is seeking a Blaster Helper in Greenstone, Ontario. The ideal candidate will assist in blast site duties, load products, and maintain safety practices. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. The company offers generous benefits including vacation time, health care, and supportive coworkers.

Benefits

Vacation time + paid holidays

Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D

RRSP + RPP after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must lift up to 25 Kg’s.
• Must have a full and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the blaster in performing blast site duties.
• Load explosives products into delivery trucks.
• Support safety programs by participating in training.

Skills

Manual labor experience

Communication skills in English

Team player attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: our culture, our values, our commitment to safety and most importantly our people. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

What You’ll Do

As a Blaster Helper, you will assist the blaster in charge in performing blast site duties. You will be responsible for loading products (bulk and packaged) into delivery trucks in a reliable and secure manner. Other duties will include:

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Assist blaster with blast reports via data entry.
• Assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used daily is clean and in good operating condition including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Transport explosives in a safe and efficient manner via delivery truck.
• Proactively support safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manual labor experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in written and verbally
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Required to lift up to 25 Kg’s.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
• Must have a full and valid driver's license

What We Offer:

• Vacation time + paid holidays
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.