At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our future.
Every day, our team helps mobilize the vital resources that drive progress around the world. As the global leader in mining and civil blasting, Orica combines over 150 years of expertise with innovative technology, digital solutions, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class organization that is shaping the future of mining through innovation, technology, and operational excellence.
Whether you have blasting experience or are looking to grow your career with an industry leader, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and believe strong candidates may come from a variety of mining, construction, industrial, and technical backgrounds.
We are currently seeking a Support Shotfirer to join our team supporting Vale's Stobie mine operations in Sudbury, Ontario.
In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in safe and efficient blasting operations, including the delivery of materials, loading and blasting activities, explosives inventory management, equipment inspections, and customer support. You'll work closely with site teams to ensure operational excellence while maintaining Orica's industry-leading safety standards.
7 Days On / 7 Days Off – Day Shift
Schedule subject to operational requirements.
Sudbury, Ontario
Open-pit mining environment within Sudbury city limits.
Safety Leadership
Blasting Operations
Equipment & Vehicle Operations
Explosives Magazine Operations
At Orica, you'll be part of a global team that values safety, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across multiple disciplines and locations.
If you have direct industry experience, your pay rate may be reviewed.
Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and market considerations.
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.
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 identity or expression, nationality, age, veteran status, marital status, or disability.
Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, respected, and connected.
Our recruitment process uses AI to help screen applications and identify candidates with relevant qualifications. While AI assists with the review process, all applications receive human review by our recruiting team.
Orica will never offer employment without a formal recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers and recruitment scams.
Our story began in 1874, when we first supplied explosives to the Victorian goldfields in Australia. Since then, we have grown to become one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers.
From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
With 150 years of expertise, our 14,000+ community of engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, business specialists and on-site crew support customers in surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. Our approach to sustainability begins with ensuring we operate our business responsibly, and by prioritising the safety of our people, customers, and communities. We are in a unique position to leverage our expertise in technology to create safer and more responsible solutions and deliver positive economic, social, and environmental contributions through our business activities.
