MI26-52 U/G Production Miner - Blaster helper

CANADIAN ROYALTIES INC.; Salluit (Village); On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

Bonus potential

Social benefits including PAEF

Job summary

CANADIAN ROYALTIES INC. in Nunavik seeks a Blaster Helper to support blasting activities within a six‑week rotation (3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, 77 hours per week). The position is permanent and located in Salluit, QC, with a competitive benefits package including group insurance and retirement plans.

The role involves equipment operation, site preparation, and inventory tracking, under supervision. Fluency in French/English is an asset for team communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid General Explosives Permit.
• High school diploma is required.
• 0–2 years of experience is acceptable.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset to aid communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute all assigned explosive loading tasks as directed by the lead blaster, in compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Assist the blaster in executing blasting work or any other task requiring the use of explosives.
• Prepare the site for the driller.
• Maintain inventory tracking of explosive and non-explosive products.
• Perform equipment inspections before and after each shift.
• If required, assume the responsibilities of the blaster.
• As needed, perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Dynamism

Positivity

Respect

Versatility

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAT AD30 mining truck

CAT 420F backhoe

Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck

Job description

Permanent Salluit, QC, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1988

Miner Production U/G Class 3

Position to fill 1

Reference MI26-52

Hourly rate 43,34$

Deadline to apply september 25, 2026

The work location is at Nunavik and the normal work schedule is on a rotation of 6 weeks: 3 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 3 weeks for rest.

• Competitive remuneration, coupled with additional benefits such as bonuses, as well as a comprehensive range of social benefits including group insurance, a generous retirement plan, telemedicine, the PAEF, and many more.
• Enriching and stimulating learning opportunities.
• A friendly, committed, and collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the Blaster Helper are:

• Execute all assigned explosive loading tasks as directed by the lead blaster, in compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Assist the blaster in executing blasting work or any other task requiring the use of explosives.
• Prepare the site for the driller.
• Maintain inventory tracking of explosive and non-explosive products.
• Perform equipment inspections before and after each shift.
• If required, assume the responsibilities of the blaster.
• As needed, perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Have the skill to operate a CAT AD30 mining truck, a CAT 420F backhoe, and a Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck.
• Possess a General Explosives Permit.
• Have obtained a high school diploma.
• Familiarity with electronic initiation systems is an asset.
• Possess mining modules FMTM 1 to 5 and 7.
• Have 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Due to frequent interactions with French-speaking team members, bilingualism (French/English) is an asset to facilitate and improve internal communications.

Skills sought

• Ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team.
• Autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, teamwork, and versatility.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining good relationships with others.
• Openness to constantly improving charging techniques.

The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text and designates both the feminine and the masculine.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be called.