MI26-31 Blaster - U/G Production Miner

U/G Production Miner Class 2

Blaster

Permanent position – UNIONIZED

Position to Fill: 1

Code MI26-31

Hourly rate 44,71 $

Deadline to apply May 14th, 2026

The work location is in Nunavik and the normal work schedule is 11 hours per day on a rotation of 6 weeks: 3 weeks worked (77 hours per week, 7 days a week) followed by 3 weeks for rest.

Privileges & benefits

- Competitive remuneration, coupled with additional benefits such as bonuses, as well as a comprehensive range of social benefits including group insurance, a generous retirement plan, telemedicine, the PAEF, and many more.

- Enriching and stimulating learning opportunities.

- A friendly, committed, and collaborative working environment.

Future challenges

Reporting to the Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the UG Blaster are:

- Perform tasks according to current safety standards (procedures and health-safety).

- Execute blasting work or any other task requiring the use of explosives.

- Prepare the site for the driller.

- Maintain inventory tracking of explosive and non-explosive products.

- May be required to use various drilling-related tools.

- Ensure the inspection of their equipment before and after their shift.

- If necessary, perform any other tasks requested by their supervisor.

Profile required

- Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in long hole charging.

- Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Drilling and Blasting or experience in a similar position.

- Good knowledge of the electronic blasting system Digishot Plus.

- Have the skill to operate a CAT AD30 mining truck, a CAT 420F backhoe, and a Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck.

- Hold a valid general explosives license.

- Possess mining modules FMTM 1 to 5 and 7.

- Due to frequent interactions with French-speaking team members, bilingualism (French/English) is an asset to facilitate and improve internal communications.

Skills sought

- Ability to work with a diverse and multicultural team.

- Autonomy, dynamism, positivity, respect, teamwork, and versatility.

- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining good relationships with others.

- Openness to constantly improving charging techniques.

The masculine is used for the sole purpose of lightening the text and designates both the feminine and the masculine.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be contacted.