Blaster Helper - Mining Construction Ontario - 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off - FIFO
Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada is hiring Blaster Helpers for an underground mine construction project in Northwest Ontario. This fly-in/fly-out opportunity follows a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule and includes full camp accommodations. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, group RRSP contributions, performance-based bonuses, and access to employee support programs.
Position
Field
Labour & SupportWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Blaster Helpers assist certified blasters in safely preparing and executing underground blasting operations.
- Support the setup and loading of explosives
- Transport materials and tools to blast sites
- Ensure proper signage and barricades are in place
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas
- Assist with post-blast cleanup and inspection
Requirements
To be considered for the Blaster Helper role, applicants must meet the following:
- Prior underground mining experience
- Ontario Common Core is an asset
- Physically fit for underground work
- Available for varied schedules
- Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Perks and Benefits
Thyssen Mining offers a competitive benefits package to support its workforce:
- Industry-competitive wages
- Health and dental coverage
- Group RRSP contributions
- 2/2 rotational work-life balance
- Performance-based incentives
- Employee assistance programs
Worksite/Project
Mining and Construction Projects Ontario
Mining and construction projects in Ontario play a crucial role in the province's economic development. The mining sector is focused on the extraction of valuable minerals, such as gold, nickel, lithium, and copper, with ongoing exploration and expansion of mining operations. These projects contribute to the growing demand for raw materials in industries like electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy. The construction sector supports these efforts by building essential infrastructure, including roads, transit systems, energy facilities, and residential and commercial buildings. Together, these projects foster job creation, improve regional connectivity, and drive the development of sustainable resources in Ontario.
Mining and Construction Projects OntarioEmployer Hiring
Thyssen Mining
Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. (TMCC) is a full-service underground mining and construction contractor headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, and a member of the worldwide Thyssen Schachtbau group of companies, a subsidiary of Thyssen Schachtbau International B.V. The company specializes in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raise boring, lateral development and tunnelling, ground freezing and grouting, and engineering and design services for the mining and civil industries across North America. Thyssen Mining's shaft-sinking and ground-freezing expertise traces back to its German parent, which sank its first shaft in the 1870s and pioneered ground-freezing techniques in the early 1900s, and the Canadian operation was established in the 1960s when that expertise was brought to Saskatchewan to serve the province's potash industry, sinking shafts through water-bearing geological formations. From its Saskatchewan base, Thyssen Mining has grown into one of North America's leading underground development contractors, working on potash, uranium, and hard-rock mining projects — including through Indigenous joint ventures such as Mudjatik Thyssen Mining, which has provided underground development at uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan.
Thyssen Mining