Blaster

Location: Elkford, BC, Canada
Date Posted: Feb 18, 2026
Job ID: R27533
Job Status: Full-Time


Description

Hiring for Remote Locations Across Canada – Apply today!!!

Ledcor is actively hiring Drillers, Blasters, and Equipment Operators for civil and mining projects across Canada. These are steady, long-term roles with solid crews, reliable work, and clear direction.

We’re looking for skilled tradespeople—and driven workers ready to learn the trade. If you show up prepared, take pride in your work, and look out for your crew, we’ll back you with the training, support, and leadership to succeed.

You’ll work alongside experienced teams and supervisors who plan the work properly and set everyone up to go home safe at the end of the day.

Build a Career that lasts – apply today!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead blast preparation and loading to keep production on schedule
  • Direct the blast crew to execute safe, efficient, on-time blasts
  • Load, tie-in, and fire patterns to plan for consistent fragmentation and diggability
  • Track blast results and production outcomes
  • Manage magazines and materials to support continuous operations
  • Operate safely and work independently with minimal supervision


Qualifications:

  • Valid Newfoundland & Labrador Blaster’s Certificate or eligible to work towards obtaining
  • Experience blasting in surface mining or quarry operations
  • Strong knowledge of blast loading, tie-ins, and initiation systems or a willingness to learn
  • Ability to read and execute blast plans and loading instructions
  • Production-focused, safety-driven, and able to work independently
  • Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
  • Ability to work rotations, shifts, and overtime
  • Valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on uneven terrain
  • Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability to work up to 12 hour rotating day/night shifts in all weather conditions

Work Conditions:

  • Travel allowances provided from anywhere in Canada
  • Living out allowance or camp available
  • Various shifts available

Compensation

$38.00 - $40.32 per hour

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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