Surface Blaster - Equipment Operator

Position Scope:

The Nuna Group of Companies is now accepting resumes for Surface Blaster(s) with large earthworks construction/mining project experience.

Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractor in Canada.

Nuna Logistics is a highly regarded civil construction company with hundreds of employees working across the Arctic and Northern Canada. Working often in remote locations, Nuna offers unique on-the-job experience and opportunity to build an exciting career. Our multi-disciplined teams provide a comprehensive array of services and innovative solutions to the most challenging and remote sites in northern Canada. Nuna's core values of: Safety - Integrity - Teamwork - Respect for Cultural Diversity and for Community & Environment; reflect our reputation as a safe, cost-effective, and innovative operator in the north.

We offer:

- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotations; 12-hour days (various rotations - depending on site)

- Fly in and Fly out

- Competitive hourly rate with Overtime pay at (1.5x)

- Benefits

- Commercial flights and accommodations are covered

Pre-access requirements may include:

- Medical clearances

- A&D Testing

- Criminal Record Check

Responsibilities:

The Blaster will work in an open pit/waste dump atmosphere setting (approximately 80 percent of the time) outdoors. The incumbent must be able to:

- lift and carry loads up to 20 kg in weight

- operate a vehicle typically requiring a Class 5 license

- work in a location that is over 30 minutes from a hospital

- sit for over 60 consecutive minutes

- stand for over 60 consecutive minutes with little or no walking

- concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes

- stay alert during periods of inactivity that can extend for more than 60 minutes

- work in environmental extremes (e.g., very cold or variable weather) for over 60 consecutive minutes

- exert self physically quite often

- listen for quiet sounds

- hear something over background noise

- perceive fine visual detail and differences in colour

- frequently use peripheral vision

- make fine movements with one’s fingers (e.g., when manipulating or assembling small objects with precision tools)

Qualifications:

- Professional training in drilling and blasting, or other training in an equivalent or related field.

- Recognized Blaster certification.

- Significant experience of two (2) to (5) years in the field.

- A valid driver's license

- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment

- Experience working with people from different cultures and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those lining in the North are assets

- Ability to work with different cultures

- Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

- Demonstrate a dedication to the company and the position

- Demonstrate sound work ethics and be committed to safety

- Display maturity, be self-motivated, disciplined and understand the necessity for confidentiality in all business and personal matters