Blaster Assessor
Dyno Nobel
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Halifax, NS
Contract type: Full time
Job Brief
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) blasters in support of the Nobel Academy Blaster Program. You will be responsible for assessing all blasters within regional group against EXMS and competency standards.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do
As the Blaster Assessor, you will p rovide leadership, coaching, and training to Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) blasters in support of the Nobel Academy Blaster Program. You will be responsible for assessing all blasters within the regional group against ExMS and competency standards. Other duties will include:
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, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis 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.
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) blasters in support of the Nobel Academy Blaster Program. You will be responsible for assessing all blasters within regional group against EXMS and competency standards.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do
As the Blaster Assessor, you will p rovide leadership, coaching, and training to Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) blasters in support of the Nobel Academy Blaster Program. You will be responsible for assessing all blasters within the regional group against ExMS and competency standards. Other duties will include:
- Train, coach, and assess employees to safely follow the blasting standard operating procedures (ExMS).
- Proactively support all safety programs to help achieve Zero Harm.
- Support the implementation and use of risk assessment tools to promote personal responsibility for safety.
- Ability to coach, assess, and teach individuals, small and large groups, using engaging and motivational techniques.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and region regulations, and governing agencies.
- Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors.
- Attend and deliver blasting academy, HSE, L&D, and HR training, and programs.
- Comply with appropriate areas of the HSE Management System and DN Engineering Standards.
- Actively comply with applicable regulatory health and safety policies and practices in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of employees, company assets, environment, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in blasting or equivalent education, training, and experience
- 5+ years experience in blasting (i.e. mining, quarry, construction operations)
- Working knowledge of company and regulatory (Canada) regulations, standards, and procedures (ExMS).
- Sound computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- May be required to perform technical evaluations and competency assessments.
- Ability to write and edit training documents
- Thorough knowledge of Competency Standards, Technical and commercial modules, MSHA, ExMS, DN products, chemical sensitization, delivery equipment, and procedures
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
- Paid vacation time + paid holidays
- Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
- RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Generous paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
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, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis 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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