Driver - Explosives/Blaster Helper (Grand Valley, ON)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.
 
Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. 
 
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
 
Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

About the role

Assist the site by: delivering products, assisting with loading blasts at shot service accounts, maintaining inventory, maintaining distribution equipment and promoting the organization through contact with the customer in a safe and efficient manner.

What you will be doing

Safety, Health & Environment

•    Support company-wide Safety, Health & Environment programs.

•    Alerts management immediately about any safety concerns, illness, injuries or environmental incidents

•    Participates in safety meetings and trainings regularly.

•    Full understanding of all vehicle safety procedures.

•    Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment, wear and maintain all PPE according to manufacture recommendations.

•    Learn and follow all SH&E requirements related to the job.

•    Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.

•    Constantly review the workplace for hazards, which could leave to injury, illness or incident and initiate appropriate corrective actions.

•    Address improper SH&E practices observed in co-workers including contractors.

•    Look for opportunities to improve SH&E performance and actively participate in SH&E improvement activities.

•    Comply with all regulatory requirements of the job and SH&E policies and procedures.

Blasting

•    Awareness of importance of safety procedures and potential consequences if procedures are not followed in proper sequence and within regulations.

•    Work under supervision of blaster in charge.

•    Maintain accurate daily inventory counts.

Driving

•    Pre-trip and Post-trip inspection of vehicles including checking and filling fluid levels.

•    Maintain accurate drivers log.

•    Ability to maneuver on the road and on customer property in a safe & lawful manner.

•    Maintain the cleanliness of Orica vehicles at all times.

Material Handling and Magazine Operations

•    Operate vehicles and placement for unloading at magazine sites.

•    Ensure each magazine is clean before locking.

•    Ability to accurately document inventory level.

•    Analyze site inventory to minimize product quantities to improve site profitability and increase stock rotation.

What you will bring

Ability to work unsupervised and to ensure safe operation with uninterrupted production.

People and good communication skills

Understands Company's Safety Policy and standards.

Understands and maintains business quality system.

Understands company HR policies eg. Harassment, equal opportunity.

Ability to clearly communicate and motivate oneself.

Understands customer needs.

Physical requirements

Work Environment involves being outside in all types of weather (extreme cold & heat).

Lifting up to 60 pounds.

Carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials.

Pushing/Pulling in working with equipment.

Other Activities include frequent bending and squatting during preparation for shots.

Your qualifications

•    Valid DZ license with good driving record.

•    Must be flexible to customer demands including scheduling and working around weather changes.

•    Mechanically inclined, ability to source replacement parts.

•    Knowledge of vehicle driving and basic vehicle maintenance.

•    Reliable and dependable.

•    Considerate personality to adapt pleasantly in the presence of customers.

•    Success in pro-actively working in a team environment to ensure efficient operations.

•    Ability to prioritize various projects, ongoing daily tasks and high priority situations to maximize efficiency.

•    Provide assistant to other team members on a daily basis.

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Ability to work with minimal supervision 
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Benefits (Full Time Employees)  

•    Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Short and Long Term Disability 
•    Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
•    Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•    Paid Time Off 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate.

We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.