MI26-61 U/G Production Miner -Blaster

CANADIAN ROYALTIES INC.; Salluit (Village); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

EAP

Job summary

CANADIAN ROYALTIES INC. is seeking an Underground Blaster in Nunavik to perform blasting and related tasks in challenging underground environments. The role requires a DEP in Drilling and Blasting, along with a valid explosives license, and experience with long-hole charging and Digishot Plus.

The candidate will operate heavy mining equipment and coordinate with the driller, while adhering to strict safety standards. Bilingual French/English is an asset for internal communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in long hole charging.
• Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Drilling and Blasting or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the electronic blasting system Digishot Plus.
• Ability to operate CAT AD30 mining truck, CAT 420F backhoe, and Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck.
• Holds a valid general explosives license and mining modules FMTM 1–5 and 7.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset for team communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks according to safety standards and health-safety procedures.
• Execute blasting work or tasks requiring explosives.
• Prepare the site for the driller and maintain equipment readiness.
• Maintain inventory tracking of explosive and non-explosive products.
• Use drilling-related tools as required and inspect equipment before/after shifts.
• Perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Long hole charging

Explosives handling

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Bilingual asset (French/English)

Education

DEP in Drilling and Blasting

General explosives license

Tools

Digishot Plus

CAT AD30 mining truck

CAT 420F backhoe

Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck

Job description

The work location is in Nunavik and the normal work schedule is 11 hours per day 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 EAP, and many more.
• Enriching and stimulating learning opportunities.
• A friendly, committed, and collaborative working environment.

Reporting to the Underground Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the underground Blaster are:

• Perform tasks according to current safety standards (procedures and health-safety).
• Execute 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.
• May be required to use various drilling-related tools.
• Ensure the inspection of their equipment before and after their shift.
• If necessary, perform any other tasks requested by their supervisor.

Profile required

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in long hole charging.
• Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Drilling and Blasting or experience in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of the electronic blasting system Digishot Plus.
• Have the skill to operate a CAT AD30 mining truck, a CAT 420F backhoe, and a Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck.
• Hold a valid general explosives license.Possess mining modules FMTM 1 to 5 and 7.
• 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.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be contacted.