The Opportunity
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an Underground Charge up/Blaster at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This role operates on a FIFO rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Charge Up/Blaster is responsible for the proper handling, storing, transporting and use of explosives, performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others

Follow instructions or diagrams, depending on the drill pattern to determine explosives quantities and development face timing

Assemble primer charges using selected non-electric detonators, detonating cords and other materials

Load explosives in blast holes as required (using equipment or by hand)

Operate and maintain main blasting wire/leads to surface blasting location

Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with standard procedures, legislation and regulations, ensuring maximum safety

Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties, including but not limited to, check scaling or rehabilitation, ensuring lanyards are in good order and used when required

Ensure explosives day use, magazine and stock take logs are completed accurately and correctly

Conduct pre blast and post blast re-entry inspections

Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided

Ensure that the equipment used is maintained in good operating condition at all times





Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork

Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor

Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel

Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment

Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

Preferred; 2-5 years’ experience in underground mining

Preferred; 2 years’ experience in a Blaster role underground

Possess and maintain current Blasters Ticket in British Columbia

Out of province equivalent will be considered

Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience, preferred

The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential

Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions

Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met

Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills





Eagerness to learn and grow

Preferred; experience with Maclean blasters truck/basket. Experience with ANFO & emulsion blasting products

Work Conditions

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off - working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positionsDuties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required

Extreme weather conditions

Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

We offer
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental perks, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals. We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period. The hourly rate for this position is $50.26 - $53.29/hour.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

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📌 Underground Charge up / Blaster (British Columbia)
🏢 Barminco
📍 British Columbia