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Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize 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.  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 mobilize the earth's resources. 

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.

The objectives of this position is to manage the people, equipment and activities involved in obtaining, maintaining and servicing the business of Orica Canada Inc. along with providing customer relationship leadership to deliver sustainable revenue, delivery contractual products & services to customers through leadership of customer interactions on all accounts in charge for the designated site in a manner to ensure both a short and long term viable business in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards. 

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
* Champion Orica's Safety Charter values and ensure full compliance.
* Report all incidents and maintain safe work practices at all times.
* Promote safe handling and use of Orica products across employees, customers, and regulators.
* Apply risk management processes to all operations.
* Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and encourage Take 5 practices.
* Manage SHE programs (JSERAs, emergency plans, waste, reporting, and compliance activities).
* Ensure PPE use, valid permits, and safe equipment conditions.
* Communicate and enforce Orica safety standards.

Customer Service
* Act as primary customer contact and ensure timely service delivery.
* Support account management and identify direct sales opportunities.
* Coordinate internal resources to meet customer needs.
* Investigate and resolve product complaints.
* Identify opportunities to enhance customer value and blasting systems.

Financial Management
* Support cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to short- and long-term site planning.

People Development
* Recruit, train, and retain skilled employees.
* Conduct performance reviews and set objectives.

Site Operations
* Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
* Manage training, documentation, and employee development.
* Maintain housekeeping, inventory control, and preventative maintenance.
* Plan staffing, budgets, and resource needs.
* Schedule daily operations and manage site activities.
* Support audits and implement corrective actions.

Communication
* Train and guide personnel on product use and safety.
* Provide feedback to management and support market strategies.

Customer Service (Growth Focus)
* Enhance service delivery while improving customer satisfaction.
* Maintain regular communication and identify service improvements.

Technology Advancement
* Promote best practices and new technologies.
* Identify opportunities to improve systems and deliver added customer value.

• Engineer or mine technician in appropriate field or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Understanding of initiation systems and their application in advanced blasting solutions.

• Strong degree of professionalism and self motivation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining customer service relationships in a market with significant growth opportunities.
• Ability to provide customer solutions matching Orica operational abilities and budgetary requirements.

• Ability to analyze/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and Resource Modeling.

      Organization, attentive to detail, time management and quality control.

      Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

      Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and other applicable regulations.

      Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment.

• Strong computer or base skills including Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Outlook and Internet.

• Ability to interact effectively with people in varying situations.
• Must be located within one (1) hour drive of the site.

• Fast paced workload with time pressure and decision-making responsibilities
• Typical office work setting along with frequent field work in all types of weather.
• Moderate travel throughout the specified region.
• Exposure to physically difficult and hazardous environments found in a quarry or construction operation
• Moderate physical stress and occasional long hours.
• Required activities include sitting, walking, reaching, bending, frequent use of hands and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Other activities as required

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

• $84,000 - $115,000 CAD per year.

Benefits

• 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 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 perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people 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, all applications receive a human review by our recruiting team. Our goal is to ensure a swift, objective, and fair evaluation of all applicants. Candidates will be notified in more detail as they progress through the application stages.

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.