Underground Long-Hole Blaster: Safe, Precise Production

Thyssen Mining Construction Of Canada Ltd.; Lasalle; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health and dental plans

RRSP contributions

Work-life balance

Bonuses and incentives

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. seeks experienced Long Hole Blasters for underground production operations. Load and blast long-hole rounds safely per engineered designs and site procedures.

Applicants should have underground hard-rock blasting experience and valid blasting certification. Coordinate with drilling, engineering and production crews to ensure compliant, productive blasting across shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior underground mining experience.
• Underground hard-rock blasting experience.
• Valid blasting certification/license for the jurisdiction.
• Experience with bulk explosives and underground initiation systems.
• Ability to read and follow blast plans and technical instructions.
• Strong knowledge of explosives handling and underground safety.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Load and blast long-hole production holes according to approved blast plans.
• Prepare primers, explosives, detonators, and initiation systems per site procedures.
• Inspect drilled holes and verify hole condition, depth, and readiness for loading.
• Follow blast layouts, charging instructions, and engineered designs.
• Identify and report blocked holes, damaged holes, misfires, or other blasting hazards.
• Establish blast exclusion zones and safeguards.
• Complete blast reports and explosive-use records.
• Inspect blast areas before and after firing per site procedures.
• Coordinate with drilling, engineering, supervision, and production crews.
• Follow all regulations and underground safety requirements.

Skills

Underground mining

Long hole blasting

Explosives handling

Safety procedures

Reading blast plans

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Blasting certification

Education

Common Core

Job description

Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. seeks experienced Long Hole Blasters for underground production operations. Load and blast long-hole rounds safely per engineered designs and site procedures.

Applicants should have underground hard-rock blasting experience and valid blasting certification. Coordinate with drilling, engineering and production crews to ensure compliant, productive blasting across shifts.