Driver - Explosives (Stump Lake, BC)
Orica
Date: 1 day ago
City: Kamloops, BC
Salary:
CA$30
-
CA$32
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Date: 28 Oct 2025
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, CA, V2C 6K7
Company: Orica
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 mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of 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 USA Inc. 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 About the role The Delivery Driver – Ensures the safe means of transport for packaged product to a variety of Q&C and Mining customers located throughout the province of BCSCHEDULE: Monday to Friday What you will be doing
- Deliver product to scheduled customers within established routes in an efficient and professional manner
- Ability to maneuver on the road and on customer property in a safe manner.
- Preventative maintenance, greasing schedule including focus parts and process to clean/change all filters.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to quickly determine potential issues and problem solve accordingly.
- Perform safety pre/post trip inspections on truck and equipment to company safety standards
- Complete fully and accurately all necessary paperwork in compliance with company procedures, and government regulations
- Ability to familiarize with relevant Orica products and their associated unique handling characteristics.
- Assist with incoming stock and rotate inventory as required.
- Clean Driver's abstract
- Class 1 License
- Minimum 2 yrs commercial tandem straight truck or tractor/trailer driving experience both on and off road
- Experienced mountain driving with chains
- Flat bed experience a plus
- Loading & unloading delivery truck
- Must be able to lift/carry 45-50 lbs.and push/pull 50-250 lbs.in a safe manner.
- Must be able to perform frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting
- Must be able to perform frequent reaching over the shoulder, waist level, and from the floor
- Ability to use a dolly and/ or power jack to deliver the product to customers while loading and unloading the truck with the product and adhering to all safety regulations
- 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
Compensation Range
- Hourly Rate - $30.00 - $32.00
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.
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
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