Job Post Summary

Pay: up to $120k per year + Potential Bonus

Job Code: 26-AG-11

Position: Surface Drill / Blast Superintendent

Hours: 50–66 hours per week

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia — East Coast operations

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Description

About the Role

CONSBEC Mining + Construction is seeking a Surface Drill / Blast Superintendent based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to lead surface drilling and blasting operations across our East Coast projects.

The Superintendent will coordinate crews, equipment and daily work plans to meet production targets, achieve the required rock fragmentation and maintain established project deadlines. The role combines operational leadership, blast design review, quality control, client relationship management and business development.

The successful candidate will oversee East Coast operations, including the explosives plant, truck fleet and drill fleet, with support from CONSBEC’s home-base team in Ontario.

A 50-hour work week is expected, with additional hours as required by operational needs within the stated 50–66-hour weekly range.

All activities must be carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, site requirements and CONSBEC policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Operations Management: Direct daily drilling and blasting schedules to align with short- and long-term mine or project plans, production goals and target fragmentation. Coordinate crew and equipment assignments and adjust work plans as conditions change.
- Project Planning and Deadlines: Plan, monitor and coordinate work to meet established project deadlines. Identify potential delays, implement corrective actions and communicate changes to management and clients.
- Client Relationships and Business Development: Meet with prospective clients, identify new business opportunities, grow the current client base and maintain positive working relationships with existing clients.
- Plant and Fleet Oversight: Oversee the explosives plant, truck fleet and drill fleet.



Coordinate equipment availability, maintenance needs and operational support with CONSBEC’s home-base team in Ontario.
- Blast Design and Optimization: Review and approve blast patterns, explosive quantities and timing sequences within assigned authority. Evaluate blast performance and recommend improvements to fragmentation, consistency and operational efficiency.
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Enforce compliance with applicable government regulations, environmental standards and company policies for explosives transportation, storage, handling and detonation. Verify that required site controls, inspections and documentation are in place.
- Team Leadership and Training: Supervise drillers, blasters and support crews. Coordinate safety meetings, communicate work expectations and partner with training departments to verify crew competency and required certifications.
- Cross-Department Coordination: Work with geology, survey, geotechnical and production loading teams, where applicable, to control ore dilution, manage ground conditions and ensure drill and blast patterns are cleared for safe access.
- Equipment and Quality Assurance: Inspect machinery performance and coordinate maintenance needs. Monitor drilling accuracy and hole deviation, ensure concerns are addressed before blasting, and review post-blast results and misfire concerns through established procedures. Use findings to improve future operations.
- Reporting and Communication: Maintain accurate production, drilling, blasting and crew records. Communicate progress, delays, equipment concerns and corrective actions to management and site representatives.

Qualifications

· Demonstrated experience in surface drilling and blasting,



with supervisory or superintendent experience managing field crews.

· Strong knowledge of blast design, explosive products, timing systems, drilling accuracy and post-blast assessment.

· Knowledge of explosives safety, environmental controls and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Ability to interpret mine or project plans, drill patterns and production requirements.

· Ability to verify applicable blasting credentials, training and site authorizations for assigned personnel and activities.

· Solid planning, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to East Coast project sites.

· Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and site conditions and adapt to operational schedules.

What Are We Looking For

· A safety-focused leader who sets clear expectations and holds crews accountable.

· Sound technical judgment and a practical approach to production planning and operational challenges.

· Strong attention to drilling accuracy, blast quality and continuous improvement.

· A dependable communicator who works effectively with crews, management, clients and technical teams.

· An organized leader who can manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Experience Considered an Asset

· Overseeing drilling and blasting in mining, quarrying or construction environments.

· Coordinating multiple crews or project sites.

· Overseeing explosives plant operations, truck fleets or drill fleets.

· With client relationship management and business development.

· With blast design software, electronic initiation systems and production reporting.

· Working with geology, survey, geotechnical and loading teams.

· Leading operations across East Coast project sites.

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Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Subject Line: Position # 26-AG-11 – Surface Drill / Blast Superintendent — Halifax

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Surface Drill / Blast Superintendent (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality