Blaster Helper / Labourer

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly, our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

This is a permanent position based in Fredericton, NB. The candidate will be expected to assist with all aspects of work related to blasting operations at various construction sites located mostly within New Brunswick. This position involves but is not limited to the following tasks:

1. Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a licensed blaster (Carry packaged explosives and detonators onto the blast pattern, assist loading products into boreholes, shovel and bucket work on pattern, assist with hookup and preparation of the blast).
2. Drive small delivery and service vehicles between job sites.
3. Be responsible for pre-trip inspection to ensure that truck and delivery equipment is in good operating condition.
4. Occasional overnight stays for remote job locations.
5. Learn to understand and adhere to the regulations related to the field: (TDG, Explosives Act, Blasting Safety Regs, WHIMIS).
6. Assist in light maintenance to truck and equipment under the supervision of Mechanic or Supervisor.
7. Ensure that all company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are followed.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Minimum Class 5 driver's license with a good driving record.
2. Minimum educational requirements: Completion of high school (Grade 12) or experience in related fields.
3. Basic computer skills are an asset.
4. A positive professional and courteous attitude is an asset when dealing with customers.
5. Must be willing to submit for pre-hire Fitness for work examination, including screening for drug and alcohol.
6. Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.

What We Offer:

1. Vacation time + paid holidays.
2. Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D.
3. RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment).
4. Employee Assistance Program.
5. Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day.

Treat the Business as our Own.

Care for the Community & our Environment.

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo.

Deliver on our Promises.

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.