IN26-09 CEP / Underground drilling and blasting technician

CEP / Underground drilling and blasting technician Permanent position Position to fill 1 Code IN26-09 The place of work is in Nunavik Application deadline: September 4, 2026 The normal work schedule is on a rotation of 4 weeks: 2 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 2 weeks of rest. Privileges & benefits * Competitive salary including bonuses and a full range of benefits (group insurance, generous pension plan, telemedicine, EFAP, etc.). * Learning and coaching opportunities. * A friendly, committed and collaborative work environment. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Production Mining Engineer, the underground drilling and blasting technician is responsible for conceiving, designing and monitoring of various mining activities for open pits and underground mines. The main responsibilities are: * Conceive plans of drilling/blasting sites for underground mines and pits; * Conceive plans for surface and underground infrastructure; * Weekly planning of all mine activities. * Process, verify, validate and compile the various data obtained; * Write daily activity reports; * Develop projects to optimize mining operations; * Participate in the start-up of several different mines, both underground and pit. * Perform any other tasks the Production Mining Engineer deems necessary. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree or mining technique; * Minimum of 2 years job-related experience or equivalent; * Experience in open-pit and underground mining; * Good knowledge of MS office and Deswik; * Communication skills (reports, presentations, etc.); * Possession of a valid driver's license and general explosives handling license is essential * Possession of the FMTM modules (1-2-3-4-5-7). Assets * Bilingual (French and English). Profile * Work with a diverse and multicultural team; * Autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, team spirit and versatility; * Ability to work under pressure and maintain good interpersonal relationships. The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text and designates both the feminine and the masculine. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be called.

The technician is responsible for designing and monitoring drilling and blasting plans for both open-pit and underground mining operations. They also manage weekly activity planning, data compilation, and the development of projects to optimize mining operations.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or mining technique diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Essential qualifications include a valid driver's license, an explosives handling license, and FMTM modules 1-2-3-4-5-7.

• Group insurance • Pension plan • Telemedicine • Employee and family assistance program

• Data analysisPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Drilling and blasting
• Mining engineering
• Deswik
• MS Office
• Infrastructure design
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Explosives handling
• Reporting
• Mine planning
• Explosives Handling
• Positivity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Communication
• Drilling
• Operations
• Presentations
• Coaching
• Telehealth
• Underground Mining

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• Trades
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Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week