Blaster - Kelowna - Emil Anderson Group

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Emil Anderson Construction - Join Our Gold Seal Certified Team

Blaster

Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity and an exciting career challenge? Do you want to be a key individual in a company with a long history of BC roadbuilding, a diverse fleet of equipment and resources to draw from, with the opportunity to make a difference and opportunities for growth?

Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc. is a family run business that has offices and shops in Kelowna, Hope, and Rosedale, BC. Operations include road construction, paving, highway maintenance, site development, land development and housing. Our commitment to excellence and professionalism has earned us the esteemed recognition of being a Gold Seal certified employer in the construction industry.

At Emil Anderson Group we prioritize people and community in everything we do. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of industry leaders through our core values of safety, leadership, improvement, commitment, and excellence.

Our commitment to diversity and community is reflected in our key initiatives:

• Women of EAG Initiative: This program champions a workplace culture that attracts, supports, and advances women across all levels of our organization.
• Charitable Giving Committees: Led by our employees, this initiative empowers us to give back and support the communities where we live and work.

Join us and be part of a company that values growth, diversity, and giving back.

We are seeking an experienced Blaster responsible for assisting our crews in British Columbia. Although we are a union affiliated organization, being an active member is not a pre-requisite.

Job duties: Preparation of blasting plans, loading of and detonating blasts.

Qualifications:

1. Blasting experience around houses and urban settings is considered an asset.
2. Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
3. Natural ability to solve problems, communicate clearly and effectively.
4. Able to work flexible hours based on job requirements.
5. Enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
6. Valid Canadian driver's license, with a clean driving abstract.
7. Experience working in the heavy civil construction industry.
8. Must possess a BC Mines Blasting Ticket.
9. Must possess a Work Safe BC Urban Blasting Ticket.
10. Knowledge in blasting shearline and production techniques.
11. Understanding of the Work Safe requirements for Blasting.
12. Current TDG ticket.

Emil Anderson offers competitive wages and benefits in addition to a challenging and fun work environment. The wage range for this position will be discussed during the interview stage, taking into consideration candidate qualifications and experience.

Emil Anderson Group is an equal opportunity employer, in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, promotions, and benefits. We base such decisions solely on job-related qualifications, skills, and abilities without regard to race, nationality, ethnicity, color, gender, political affiliation, religion/belief system, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, age, diverse ability, or any other characteristic.