Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

 

What You’ll Do

The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations while adhering to Dyno Nobel and regulatory standards at our mining facility near Wawa ON. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of conducting blasting operations in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will interface closely with the Mine Operations team to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations. The position also requires the ability to communicate technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary to ensure that the drilling and blasting program adheres to internal standards and is continually optimized .  Other duties will include:

• Performs assigned blasting activities.
• Works as a job site blaster and receives direction from Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent
• Provides input on blast-related activities to aid direct supervisor in plans
• Identifies blast site problems and resolves with Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent, if necessary
• Verifies that pre-blast inspections have been conducted prior to blasting
• Understands and follows all Company safety policies and practices
• Monitors the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging and reports results to Site Operations Manager or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent
• Documents use of explosives and completes required inventory paperwork
• Is responsible for completing field accounting reports and required trip manifest forms as needed
• Any other related duties as assigned

 

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a blaster and hold active blasting license
• Experience with electronic blasting systems and non-electric systems.
• Experience with bulk emulsions, namely gassed products. 
• Experience of safety systems utilized during pumping of bulk products.
• Experience conducting development blasting applications.
• Experience with drilling operations.
• Experience and understanding of overall blast design and safety procedures of blasting & drilling operations.
• Knowledge of mine drilling and blasting standards, production techniques and equipment, safety and environmental regulations
• Must have the ability to drive a pick-up truck daily
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology
• Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

 

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation time + paid holidays
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

 

 

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

 

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.