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Long Hole Blaster
West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
- On-site
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- $78.33 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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Information Systems Specialist
West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
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Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, ON
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines
Red Lake, Ontario
- Full-time
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West Red Lake Gold Mines

Long Hole Blaster

Red Lake, ON, Canada

On-site

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Workplace: On-site
Experience: Previous experience of 3 years as an underground blaster
Posting language: English
Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Original job description

Be a part of the initial team to grow and operate a regionally significant new underground mine development that is rapidly becoming the future of the iconic Red Lake gold mining district in Ontario, Canada.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Supervisor, the successful candidate will work locally on a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off schedule. The Blaster is responsible for the safe handling of explosives to support the overall production and safe target support for the Red Lake Madsen Mine team.

The focus of this role will include:

Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
Handle explosives and load blast holes following provided layouts and site standards
Conduct site inspection for safety
Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories.
Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

High school diploma or GED
Previous experience of 3 years as an underground blaster
Certified in the common core program
Ability to work independently
Excellent proven team player approach to work
Detailed knowledge of safe work practices and related explosive manufacturers specifications is essential;
Experience maintaining blast equipment and ensuring that safety procedures for handling, storing and moving explosives are followed: and
Experience maintaining records of blast patterns, design, tie-in, times, weather and other relevant information such as seismographic data
Proven safe work approach
Valid driver’s license

Pre-employment Requirements:

Drug Test
Alcohol Test
Criminal Record Check

What we offer:

Competitive compensation
Group RRSP
Extended Health Care benefits, including Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off (vacation)

Red Lake Madsen Mine is an equal opportunity employer who appreciates all those interested in working on this exciting project.

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Responsibilities

The Long Hole Blaster will handle explosives and load blast holes following the layouts and site standards. The blaster will also inspect the site for safety and handle, store and transport explosives while following safe work practices.

Requirements

Candidates need three years of underground blasting experience, Common Core certification, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's licence. Strong safe-work habits and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Skills

Explosives handling
Blast hole loading
Blast pattern design
Blast equipment maintenance
Explosives storage and transport
Seismographic data
Blast records
Site safety inspection
Safe work practices
Common Core certification
Underground mining
Working independently
Teamwork

Benefits

Group RRSP
Extended health care benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation

Keywords

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mining
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Common Core
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blast patterns
seismographic data
mine safety
Red Lake
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Seniority

Mid level

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Wellness program

Licences and certifications

Common Core

Tools

explosives
blast equipment

Languages

English

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