Construction apprentice Jobs in Halifax, NS

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.

What You’ll Do

This is a full-time position that carries out local blasting operations. The successful candidate will participate and learn in all facets of the drilling and blasting trade. They will work in a team environment while performing all duties safely, while strictly adhering to all blasting safety regulations.

The following represents specifically what duties will be required but are not limited to :

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge. Blast site duties include : (Measure holes, load holes, stem holes, hookup initiation, site cleanup, inventory of products and assist to secure blast site)
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Become familiar with the tools used in design work (GPS, Drone, Boretrack, Profilers)
• To assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Participate in all safety toolbox talks and general safety meetings.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used in that operation is in good operating condition, including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Ensure that all regulations, both federally (TDG, Explosives Act, Bulk Regulations, WHIMIS) and provincially (Blasting Safety and OH&S Regulations) are adhered to within the operation in regards to personnel workings, product storage, and product transportation.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all products (explosive and non explosive).
• Ensuring that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are up-to-date and followed.

What We’re Looking For :

What We Offer :

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.

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