Overview

Languages

French

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Outdoors Dusty Cold/refrigerated Dangerous

Work setting

Rural area Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required Determine depth and diameter of blast holes Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Load explosives in blast holes by hand Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Blaster Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Air-track drilling machine Blasting machines Detonating cords Detonators Drilling machine Fuses Galvanometer Safety mat

Area of work experience

Quarries

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure Physically demanding Manual dexterity 20/20 vision Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Team player Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

Disability benefits Health care plan

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Other Benefits

Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance