Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required
Determine depth and diameter of blast holes
Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
Load explosives in blast holes by hand
Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges
Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock
Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes
Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed
Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites
Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Blaster Trade Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
Air-track drilling machine
Blasting machines
Detonating cords
Detonators
Drilling machine
Fuses
Galvanometer
Safety mat
Area of work experience
Quarries
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
20/20 vision
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Team player
Judgement
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
