Miner Production U/G Class 3 - CRI

YES Nunavik; Nunavik; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Telemedicine

PAEF

Job summary

YES Nunavik is seeking a Miner Production U/G Class 3 for a permanent unionized position in Nunavik. The role involves executing explosive loading tasks, assisting the blaster, preparing sites, maintaining inventory, and performing equipment inspections on rotating 6-week cycles (3 weeks on, 3 weeks off).

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, a General Explosives Permit, and at least two years of underground mining experience; bilingual French/English is an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years underground mining experience preferred.
• General Explosives Permit required or asset.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset for internal communication.
• Familiarity with electronic initiation systems is an asset.

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

Dynamism

Positivity

Respect

Teamwork

Versatility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAT AD30 mining truck

CAT 420F backhoe

Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck

Job description

JOB OFFER

Miner Production U/G Class 3

PERMANENT POSITION – UNIONIZED POSITION TO FILL 1 Reference MI26-59

HOURLY RATE 43,34$

DEADLINE TO APPLY OCTOBER 20 , 2026

The work location is in 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.

PRIVILEGES & BENEFITS

• 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

• 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 a minimum of two (2) years of underground mining 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.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.