Underground Blasting Technician: Safe, Precise Explosives

BME, a Member of the Omnia Group; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BME, a division of the Omnia Group, seeks an Underground Blaster to join our Timmins, ON operations. This full-time, on-site role involves safely executing underground blasting activities in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will prepare and load blast holes, set up initiation systems, and perform pre-blast safety checks, while collaborating with mine supervisors and operators to optimize blasting performance and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training in mining, blasting, or explosives is an advantage.
• Practical underground blasting experience, including loading, tying-in, and firing blasts in an underground mining environment.
• Knowledge of explosives types, initiation systems, and safe handling, storage, and transportation of explosives and accessories.
• Familiarity with mining operations, blast design principles, and interpreting technical instructions or blast plans.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to legislation and regulations.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools and to complete blast reports and inventory records.
• Good communication and ability to work with mine personnel, supervisors, and technical teams.
• Ability to work in physically demanding underground conditions and shifts.
• Valid blasting certification or license as required by Ontario regulations and a clean safety record.
• Previous experience with emulsion products, bulk explosives systems, and electronic initiation systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load blast holes with explosives.
• Set up and inspect initiation systems.
• Perform pre-blast safety checks and interpret blast plans.
• Complete accurate blast and usage records and maintain storage areas.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Underground blasting

Safety compliance

Blast plans reading

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Ontario certification

Education

High school diploma

Technical mining/blasting training

Tools

Measuring tools

Electronic initiation systems

Bulk explosives handling

Job description

BME, a division of the Omnia Group, seeks an Underground Blaster to join our Timmins, ON operations. This full-time, on-site role involves safely executing underground blasting activities in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will prepare and load blast holes, set up initiation systems, and perform pre-blast safety checks, while collaborating with mine supervisors and operators to optimize blasting performance and maintain accurate records.