Long Hole Blaster

West Red Lake Gold Mines; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group RRSP

Extended Health Care benefits

Paid time off (vacation)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines is seeking an experienced underground blaster in Ontario, Canada, to join the initial team on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule. The role centers on safe explosive handling, loading blast holes, and ensuring accurate blast patterns for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of underground blasting experience, and certification in the common core program. Valid driver’s license and a strong safety record are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of underground blasting experience.
• Certified in the common core program is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underground blasting experience

Independent worker

Team player

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years underground blaster experience

Certified in the common core program

Tools

Blast equipment maintenance

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.