Blaster

Closing Date: 2/9/2026

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Purpose

The Blaster will provide high quality blast patterns in a safe productive manner at all times. Working closely with the Drill & Blast Engineers and MMU Operators onsite to manage all tasks associated with priming, loading, tying and firing blasts in the open pit and quarry areas.

The Red Chris Mine Drill & Blast Operations team is recruiting for a Blaster with a competitive hourly rate of $48.98, benefits, and travel allowance. We are seeking an individual for a Fly-In, Fly-Out opportunity working on a two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out rotation.

Essential Duties

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Conduct and record pre-trip inspections on all equipment used daily or before use and report any faults

- Conduct an inspection of your work area prior to starting work and monitor throughout the shift

- Safe transportation of explosive accessories to and from the blast patterns and magazines

- Ensure quality control is maintained and ensure pattern prep is maintained to a high standard

- Ensure blast holes are loaded to design and within the required parameters and any potential issues are communicated to the supervisor/ drill and blast engineer

- Ensure adequate barriers, signage and delineation of blast patterns

- Conduct all tasks according to relevant procedures

- Conduct risk assessments FLHA’s and risk assessments when required

- Ensuring blasing inventory counts are accurate and any discrepancies are reported immediately

- Act as blast guard/ sweeper during blasting activities if required

- Any other duties as required

- Assist in the safe movement of MMU’s, stemming loader and blasting vehicles on blast patterns

Training & Experience

Job requirements and qualifications include:

- Valid Blast Ticket #3, or better, required.

- Drilling experience preferred but not required.

- Open Pit Mine drilling experience is a strong asset

- 1 year or longer of Open Pit Blasting experience (IKON Blasting)

- Experience working with NON-EL blast chord is an asset

- Wall Control Blasting experience preferred

- Experience with 918 Loaders and/or Articulated Haul Trucks, or other Heavy Equipment, is an asset

- 2+ years experience working in an Open Pit mine environment

- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs consistently throughout shift

Working Conditions

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

- Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications

- Comprehensive Benefits package and Defined Contribution Pension Plan program

- Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$48.98/hr . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen (14) calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found.