Technician, Mine Blast (Fort St. James)

Technician, Mine Blast (Fort St. James)

22 Oct
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Centerra Gold
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Fort St. James

22 Oct

Centerra Gold

Fort St. James

- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
- Boost your career by joining an establishedorganization
- Receive a competitive hourly wage of $45.44 - $51.64, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leadingNorthAmerican gold and copper producersengaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committedto the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations,promoting the highest standards of ethical business conductofour employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website .

AboutMount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in centralBC,the Mount Milligan Mineis a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates withcomfortablecamp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Technician, Mine Blast to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.





This role operates on a rotation of 7 days on / 7 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Technician, Mine Blast is responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out all blasting activities in accordance with Mine Health and Safety legislation, company policies, and approved blast designs. This role supports production goals by ensuring accurate loading, tie‑ins, and initiation of blast patterns while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and controlled blasting techniques. The Technician works closely with Mine Operations, Engineering, and other blasting personnel to execute high‑quality and compliant blasting activities within the open‑pit workplace.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Blasting Execution

- Perform all blasting activities in full compliance with Mine Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and company standards.
- Load blast holes as directed and in accordance with approved blast designs and instructions.
- Install primers, boosters, detonators, and stemming materials accurately and safely.
- Conduct tie ins of blasting patterns using nonelectric and electronic initiation systems.
- Verify hole conditions, explosives quantities, and pattern readiness before blasting.




- Apply controlled blasting methods including trim blasting, presplitting, buffer rows, and other specialized techniques as required.
- Ensure blast patterns are executed to minimize dilution, overbreak, vibration, and fly rock.

Safety & Compliance

- Conduct hazard assessments, take corrective actions, and participate in safety meetings and audits.
- Maintain secure storage, transportation, and handling of explosives in compliance with regulatory and site procedures.
- Ensure proper signage, clearance zones, and communication protocols before blasting events.

Quality Control & Documentation

- Assist with blast monitoring activities, including vibration, fragmentation, and burden/spacing assessments.
- Record and document blast details, materials used, and any deviations encountered.
- Communicate effectively with Mine Operations and Engineering to support continuous improvement of blast performance.

General Duties

- Operate light vehicles, 930 stemming loaders, blasting equipment, and tools safely and efficiently.
- Participate in ongoing training and skill development.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support mining operations.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

- Valid British Columbia Blasting Ticket.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- 3-5 years of blasting experience in an open pit mining environment.
- Experience working with nonelectric and electronic initiation systems.
- Familiarity with controlled blasting techniques (presplit, trim, buffer blasting).
- Strong understan

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