Blaster Training Specialist

Dyno Nobel; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the explosives sector seeks a Blaster Training Specialist to enhance the skills of field employees. This full-time role involves delivering comprehensive training programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and coordinating with regional managers. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a technical background in explosives. With a commitment to safety and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact across Canada’s East and Central regions. Join a team that values its people and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation time + paid holidays

Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D

RRSP + RPP after 1 year

Generous paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a senior blaster or trainer in explosives.
• Fluency in English required; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs for blasters and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge in Explosives

Training and Development

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or Science

High school diploma with extensive experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

This is a full-time salaried position dedicated to training and development of blasters and other field-based employees at all stages (new hires, employees requiring retraining, employees seeking to deepen their knowledge and technical skills). This position requires exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as technical knowledge/background in related fields.

This role covers territories across Canada East, Central, and the Maritimes, including Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario, with regular travel required to support training initiatives in these regions.

As the Blaster Training Specialist, you will deliver comprehensive training programs for blasters while ensuring compliance with Dyno Nobel’s safety standards and regulatory requirements across Canada East. Other duties will include:

1. Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for blasters and blasters apprentices and helpers, which will combine classroom and on the job segments.
2. Develop training schedules by coordinating with regional managers and the blaster assessment program already in place.
3. Coordinate with local blast supervisors and blasters to choose adequate training sites for field training opportunities.
4. Develop a deep knowledge of regional blasting regulations and understand that blasters will be coming from other jurisdictions, which may require specialized training.
5. Become expert with all products currently offered for use in commercial explosives operations and be able to relay that understanding to trainees.
6. Assist on incident investigations to determine the root cause of a blasting incident and help implement corrective actions through training and/or coaching and development.
7. Teach the importance of good product management on the bench and the methods for good inventory maintenance, control, and housekeeping.
8. Be able to potentially train individuals in other regulatory requirements (TDG, Explosives Act, Bulk Regulations, WHIMIS) and provincially (OH&S).
9. Potentially offer customer training as well if required.
10. Ensure that all training is tracked in appropriate databases.
11. Ensuring that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are up-to-date and followed by the trainees.

What We’re Looking For:

Education

1. Minimum educational requirements: Post secondary education with a degree in Business, Science, or related field.
2. As an alternate, completion of high school (Grade 12) with extensive experience in the related fields.
3. Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement. Ability to speak and write in French would be considered an asset.

Experience

1. Minimum 5 years of experience as a senior blaster or as a trainer in explosives (Quarry, Open Pit, Urban blasting).
2. Having a valid blaster ticket would be considered an asset.
3. Experience as a trainer, safety, or related operational training.

Technical:

1. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
2. Comply with all government regulation (including NRCan, TDG, OH&S and WHMIS) and company policies.
3. Comply with all other government regulations and laws in accordance with blasting and explosives policies.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

1. Work in the field and in an office environment.
2. Regular travelling will be required.
3. Must be in good physical condition.
4. May need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation time + paid holidays
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Generous paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.