Ticketed Explosives Technician (Saskatchewan)

Grizzlytrek Group

Saskatoon

On-site

CAD 48,000 - 55,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Living out allowance

Overtime opportunities

Life insurance

AD&D and cancer coverage

Extended health care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Career development support

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. seeks experienced Blasters for Saskatchewan-based civil, highway and quarry projects. The role runs on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation with 12-hour days, accommodations provided and a $70 daily living-out allowance.

You will support blasting activities across heavy civil construction, rock excavation and aggregate production, following strict blasting procedures and safety protocols. Prior blasting experience and the ability to obtain written authorization are required.

Qualifications

Previous professional blasting experience in civil, highway, quarry, aggregate or surface production work.
Ability to receive written authorization to blast from the employer and Saskatchewan Mine Blaster certification is an asset.
Must meet Saskatchewan blasting operation requirements and possess explosives handling knowledge.
Experience with electronic detonator systems and bulk explosives handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review blast plans, drill patterns and field conditions before loading and inspect holes for depth, condition and suitability.
Estimate and confirm explosive requirements per approved blast procedures.
Load and prime blast holes using ANFO, bulk emulsion or packaged products.
Install and connect initiation systems and tie in blast patterns.
Establish blast exclusion zones and coordinate clearance with crews.
Conduct pre-blast safety checks and initiate blasts under authorization.
Complete post-blast inspections and maintain blast records.
Identify misfires and manage explosives responsibly.
Maintain safety and ensure accurate documentation and accountability.
Contribute to daily hazard assessments and safety meetings.

Skills

Blasting experience

Explosives handling

Safety procedures

Drill operation awareness

Clear communication

Vehicle operation/driver license

Ability to pass pre-employment testing

12-hour shift stamina

Job description

Blaster, Civil / Quarry / Highway
Saskatchewan | Full-Time
Heavy Civil Construction / Highway / Quarry and Aggregate | Experienced | 10 and 4 Rotation

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Saskatchewan, multiple civil, highway and quarry projects

Schedule: 10 days on / 4 days off rotation

Hours: 12-hour days

Compensation: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Living Out Allowance: $70.00 per day

Accommodations: Provided

Experience: Professional blasting experience required

Certification: Ability to receive written authorization to blast from the employer. Saskatchewan Mine Blaster certificate is an asset where applicable.

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking experienced Blasters to join our valued client's team in Saskatchewan. This is a full-time position on a 10 days on and 4 days off rotation, working 12-hour days, with accommodations provided and a $70.00 per day living out allowance.

You will support blasting activities tied to heavy civil construction, highway development, rock excavation, quarrying and aggregate production. Depending on the project and your experience, the work covers preparing blast areas, inspecting drilled patterns, loading and priming holes, connecting initiation systems, conducting blast-area clearance, firing, post-blast inspection and blasting documentation. This is active field work around drills, heavy mobile equipment and civil construction crews, where safety, clear communication and following established blasting procedures are critical.

What You'll Do

Review blast plans, drill patterns and field conditions before loading, and inspect holes for depth, condition and suitability
Estimate and confirm explosive requirements in accordance with approved blast procedures
Load and prime blast holes using ANFO, bulk emulsion or packaged product depending on the operation
Install and connect electronic or non-electric initiation systems, and tie in blast patterns
Establish blast exclusion zones and coordinate clearance with supervisors and other crews
Conduct pre-blast safety checks and initiate blasts under approved authorization
Complete post-blast inspections before personnel or equipment return to the area
Identify and safely manage suspected misfires to established procedure
Monitor ground conditions and identify potential blasting hazards
Maintain accurate blast records, magazine documentation and explosives accountability
Participate in daily hazard assessments, toolbox meetings and safety discussions

What You Bring

Previous professional blasting experience in civil, highway, quarry, aggregate or surface production work
Sufficient blasting training, practical experience and demonstrated competency to receive written authorization to blast from the employer
Ability to meet the applicable Saskatchewan requirements for blasting operations
Strong working knowledge of explosives handling, storage, transportation and initiation systems
Experience working around drills and heavy mobile equipment
Ability to follow blast plans and written blasting procedures, with strong situational awareness
Clear communication with field crews and supervisors
Valid driver's licence and an acceptable driver's abstract where required
Ability to pass project-specific pre-employment testing
Ability to work 12-hour shifts outdoors in changing weather on a 10 and 4 rotation

Preferred Qualifications

Saskatchewan Mine Blaster certificate, or a blasting certificate, qualification or authorization held in another Canadian province
Previous written authorization to conduct blasting operations from an employer
Experience with electronic detonator systems, bulk explosives trucks or emulsion loading
Background with blasting contractors, aggregate producers, highway contractors, quarry operators or heavy civil construction companies
Explosives security documentation: Natural Resources Canada Explosives Regulatory Division approval letter, Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), FAST card or NEXUS card

Work Environment

Remote and active heavy civil construction, highway, quarry and aggregate sites
Outdoor field work in changing weather conditions
12-hour days on a 10 days on and 4 days off rotation, with accommodations provided
All handling, use, transportation and storage of explosives follows site procedure and provincial and federal regulation

Additional Information

Candidaties should not assume they are ineligible simply because their blasting experience or certification comes from another province. We are reviewing experienced blasters from Saskatchewan as well as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and other Canadian jurisdictions. Applicants who were previously screened out of this position for not holding a Saskatchewan mine blaster certificate are encouraged to submit a new application.

When applying, please clearly identify your years of blasting experience, the type of blasting performed, the provinces you have worked in, all blasting certificates and qualifications held, previous employer blasting authorizations, the explosives and initiation systems you have worked with, any PAL or NRCan approval documentation, current safety certifications, your location and your availability to start.

Candidates must also be able to satisfy applicable federal explosives security requirements and comply with all client, site, provincial and federal requirements governing access to and handling of explosives.

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