Long Hole Blaster

wrlgold; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group RRSP

Extended Health Care benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WRL Gold in Ontario is seeking an experienced Underground Blaster to join the initial team developing the Red Lake Madsen Mine. You will work on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule, safely handling explosives to support production and reliable rock support.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years underground blasting experience, a common core certification, and a valid driver’s license. You will maintain blast records, equipment, and adhere to strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years underground blaster experience.
• Certified in the common core program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and explosive manufacturer specifications.
• Experience maintaining blast equipment and safety procedures.
• Experience maintaining records of blast patterns and seismographic data.
• Proven safe work approach.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and criminal record checks.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines.
• Handle explosives and load blast holes following provided layouts and site standards.
• Conduct site inspection for safety.
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blasting experience

Safety-focused

Team player

Independent worker

Record-keeping

Driver's license

Explosive specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Underground blasting certification

Job description

Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Supervisor, the successful candidate will work locally on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off schedule. The Blaster is responsible for the safe handling of explosives to support the overall production and safe target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team.

The focus of this role will include:

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
• Handle explosives and load blast holes following provided layouts and site standards
• Conduct site inspection for safety
  
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience of 3 years as an underground blaster
• Certified in the common core program
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent proven team player approach to work
• Detailed knowledge of safe work practices and related explosive manufacturers specifications is essential;
• Experience maintaining blast equipment and ensuring that safety procedures for handling, storing and moving explosives are followed: and
• Experience maintaining records of blast patterns, design, tie-in, times, weather and other relevant information such as seismographic data
• Proven safe work approach
• Valid driver’s license

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Drug Test
• Alcohol Test
• Criminal Record Check

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Group RRSP
• Extended Health Care benefits, including Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off (vacation)

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working
on this exciting project.