East Coast Mining Ltd. (ECM) is part of the long-term plan to revitalize mining activities in St. ECM specialize in Drilling, Blasting, Loading, Hauling and Equipment Maintenance. Be part of the team that will mine high-quality fluorspar to produce fluorspar concentrate for export to domestic and international markets.

You are an experienced Mine Blaster who takes pride in safely and efficiently executing production blasts in a large open-pit mining environment. You are safety-focused, dependable and comfortable working as part of a production-driven team. ECM, a Newfoundland-based company, is seeking a skilled team member for an exciting hard-rock open-pit mining project near St. This is a long-term, secure career opportunity offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Lead blast preparation, loading and firing activities to support production schedules

Direct and coordinate blast crew activities to ensure blasts are completed safely and efficiently

Execute blast patterns to achieve required fragmentation and support efficient excavation and material movement

Monitor and document blast results and production outcomes

Maintain explosives magazines, inventories and blasting materials in accordance with site requirements

Complete pre- and post-blast inspections and required documentation

Work safely and independently while coordinating with drilling and mine operations personnel

Previous blasting experience in surface mining, open-pit mining or quarry operations

Experience handling explosives and blasting materials in a production environment





Production-focused and able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Available to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts in varying weather conditions

Ability to work scheduled rotations, overtime and additional shifts as required

Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

14 days on / 14 days off rotation

12-hour rotating day and night shifts

Overtime and shift premiums in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Comprehensive NGWA benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage

NGWA retirement savings plan

Outdoor work in varying and extreme seasonal weather conditions

LOA and/or accommodation and travel allowance available for eligible employees

Employment Equity We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel.

Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right. #

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