Underground Longhole Blaster & Cable Bolter

Hancon Mining Inc.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations

Mileage reimbursement

Per diem allowances

Job summary

Hancon Mining Division Inc. in Timmins, Ontario is seeking an experienced underground blaster to perform production longhole blasting and cable bolting.

The role requires hands-on expertise in loading, charging, detonating and securing underground blast holes to support safe, efficient mine development. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in longhole blasting, Ontario hard rock miner core modules, and proven cable bolting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of underground longhole blasting experience.
• Ontario Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core with longhole and blasting modules.
• Underground cable bolting experience.
• Experience loading detonators, charging and firing longholes.
• Strong understanding of explosives handling and blast safety.
• Ability to read blast plans and ground-support specs.
• Experience in both blasting disciplines is ideal.
• Physically demanding environment and ability to work underground.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production longholes for blasting.
• Load and charge production blast holes.
• Install detonators and blasting components.
• Complete stemming and blast preparation.
• Conduct firing activities per procedures and regulations.
• Inspect holes and assess loading or blasting conditions.
• Perform underground cable bolting activities.
• Prepare and install cable bolts per ground-support specs.
• Operate blasting equipment and tooling.
• Maintain blasting and production records.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineering, ground control and operations.
• Keep blasting areas safe and organized.

Skills

Longhole blasting

Cable bolting

Explosives handling

Ground control

Blast safety

Record keeping

Team coordination

Education

Hard Rock Miner Common Core (Ontario)

Job description

Hancon Mining Division Inc. in Timmins, Ontario is seeking an experienced underground blaster to perform production longhole blasting and cable bolting.

The role requires hands-on expertise in loading, charging, detonating and securing underground blast holes to support safe, efficient mine development. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in longhole blasting, Ontario hard rock miner core modules, and proven cable bolting experience.