MI26-59 U/G Production Miner -blaster helper

  

Miner Production U/G Class 3 

Underground Blaster Helper

Permanent Position – Unionized	Position to fill  1	Reference MI26-59
Hourly rate 43,34$	Deadline to apply october 20, 2026
The work location is at Nunavik and the normal work schedule is 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

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Ungerground mine Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the Blaster Helper are:

• Execute all assigned explosive loading tasks as directed by the lead blaster, in compliance with current standards and regulations.

• Assist the blaster in executing 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.

• Perform equipment inspections before and after each shift.
• If required, assume the responsibilities of the blaster.
•  As needed, perform any other tasks requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Have the skill to operate a CAT AD30 mining truck, a CAT 420F backhoe, and a Jeep Land Cruiser boom truck.
• Possess a General Explosives Permit.
• Have obtained a high school diploma.
• Familiarity with electronic initiation systems is an asset.
• Possess mining modules FMTM 1 to 5 and 7.
• Have 0 to 2 years of experience.
• 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.

Only the selected candidates for an interview will be called.