Support Shotfirer - Open Cut (Sudbury, ON)

About Orica

Build Your Career with Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our future.

Every day, our team helps mobilize the vital resources that drive progress around the world. As the global leader in mining and civil blasting, Orica combines over 150 years of expertise with innovative technology, digital solutions, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organization that is shaping the future of mining through innovation, technology, and operational excellence.

Whether you have blasting experience or are looking to grow your career with an industry leader, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and believe strong candidates may come from a variety of mining, construction, industrial, and technical backgrounds.

About The Role – 40621 - Support Shotfirer (Sudbury, ON)

We are currently seeking a Support Shotfirer to join our team supporting Vale's Stobie mine operations in Sudbury, Ontario.

In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in safe and efficient blasting operations, including the delivery of materials, loading and blasting activities, explosives inventory management, equipment inspections, and customer support. You'll work closely with site teams to ensure operational excellence while maintaining Orica's industry-leading safety standards.

Schedule
7 Days On / 7 Days Off – Day Shift
Schedule subject to operational requirements.

Location
Sudbury, Ontario
Open-pit mining environment within Sudbury city limits.

What you will be doing

Safety Leadership

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Follow all blasting, transportation, and site safety procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and environmental concerns promptly.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and PPE in accordance with company standards.

Blasting Operations

• Support safe and efficient blasting activities.
• Execute blasting procedures in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain a valid General Explosives Permit.
• Perform additional blasting-related duties as required.

Equipment & Vehicle Operations

• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational equipment inspections.
• Maintain vehicles and mobile equipment in safe operating condition.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment, including wheel loaders.
• Support preventative maintenance practices.

Explosives Magazine Operations

• Load, unload, and transport explosive products safely.
• Maintain explosives inventory and supporting documentation.
• Ensure explosives storage facilities are secure, organized, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Complete required records and documentation accurately.

What you will bring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar role.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License.
• Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification.
• Valid General Explosives Permit.
• Experience handling technical explosives equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Preferred

• Experience in surface mining or blasting operations.
• Experience working in a mining environment.

Why Join Orica?

At Orica, you'll be part of a global team that values safety, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across multiple disciplines and locations.

Compensation

• $38.00 CAD per hour

If you have direct industry experience, your pay rate may be reviewed. Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Medical benefits from your first day worked
• Dental benefits from your first day worked
• Employer-paid basic coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays annually
• 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 identity or expression, nationality, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability. Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, respected, and connected.

Our recruitment process uses AI to help screen applications and identify candidates with relevant qualifications. While AI assists with the review process, all applications receive human review by our recruiting team. Orica will never offer employment without a formal recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers and recruitment scams.