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Red Chris is an open-pit copper-gold mine in the famous Golden Triangle of northern British Columbia, situated on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Red Chris is reached via charter flights from multiple locations in BC and Alberta, with teams working on a rotational schedule. Currently an active open-pit producer, Red Chris is poised for an exciting transformation – we are developing a high-value underground block cave that will extend the mine’s life for decades and unlock even more resources.

The remote location fosters a close-knit “camp” community where safety and teamwork come first. Working at Red Chris offers an adventurous career at the frontier of mining innovation, with the opportunity to shape a major expansion while enjoying the natural beauty of northern Canada. Our team values strong partnerships with local First Nations and is committed to operating in a safe, inclusive and environmentally responsible way.

Your Impact The Blaster will always provide high-quality blast patterns in a safe productive manner. Working closely with the Drill & Blast Engineers and MMU Operators onsite to manage all tasks associated with priming, loading, tying and firing blasts in the open pit and quarry areas.

As Part of the Team

- Conduct and record pre-trip inspections on all equipment used daily or before use and report any faults
- Conduct an inspection of your work area prior to starting work and monitor throughout the shift
- Protected transportation of explosive accessories to and from the blast patterns and magazines




- Ensure quality control is maintained and ensure pattern prep is maintained to a high standard
- Ensure blast holes are loaded to design and within the required parameters and any potential issues are communicated to the supervisor/ drill and blast engineer
- Ensure adequate barriers, signage and delineation of blast patterns
- Conduct all tasks according to relevant procedures
- Conduct risk assessments FLHA’s and risk assessments when required
- Ensuring blasing inventory counts are accurate and any discrepancies are reported immediately
- Act as blast guard/ sweeper during blasting activities if required
- Any other duties as required
- Assist in the safe movement of MMU’s, stemming loader and blasting vehicles on blast patterns

Prerequisites
- Valid Blast Ticket #2, or better, required.
- Drilling experience preferred but not required.
- Open Pit Mine drilling experience is a strong asset

- 1 year or longer of Open Pit Blasting experience (IKON Blasting)
- Experience working with NON-EL blast chord is an asset
- Wall Control Blasting experience preferred
- Experience with 918 Loaders and/or Articulated Haul Trucks, or other Heavy Equipment, is an asset
- 2+ years experience working in an Open Pit mine environment
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs consistently throughout shift

Work Environment We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.

This is a Fly-in,



Fly-out position at our Red Chris Mine, operating on a 14x14 schedule with alternating day/night shifts.

The expected hourly rate for this role is CA$50.45. This rate is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

What's in it for You

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

- Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
- Comprehensive Benefits package and Defined Contribution Pension Plan program
- Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

As per the Collective Agreement all position within the agreement must be posted as per Article.18.01 (a) Job vacancies will first be awarded to the senior qualified employee within the department, through an expression of interest process. (b) Vacancies will remain posted for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days. Postings may exceed fourteen (14) calendar days or be re-posted if successful candidates are not found. At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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