Operator - Plant

Date: 19 Dec 2025

Location: Goose Lake, NU, CA, X0B 2A0

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica USA Inc. has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023

About The Role – Plant Operator (Goose Lake Mine)

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Plant Operator within our Orica Canada team focused on the processes/system associated with Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO production to the extent of their skill and competence and operates the manufacturing facilities safely, efficiently, and effectively to address production and distribution requirements and provide a quality service in the manufacture of Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO to our customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

This position is based out of the Back River Gold District of Nunavut, Canada.

Work Schedule: 21 days on / 21 days off

What you will bring

- Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a dangerous goods/bulk explosives/heavy industry/process plant environment required

- Reliable and dependable.

- Flexible to fast changes as needed during production process.

- Entry level computer skills including Internet and Windows applications.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

- Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.

- Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.

- Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- Short and Long Term Disability

- Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

- Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year

- Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.