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. 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.

About the role

We are seeking a Field Support Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of bulk emulsion delivery systems at McEwen Mining – Fox Complex, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service.   This vacancy is to fill an existing position.

Location: McEwen Mining – Fox Complex (Black Fox & Stock Mine), Matheson, Ontario 

Work Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off

What you will be doing

• Operate Bulk Emulsion Delivery Systems as required. 
• Perform regular maintenance and audits of Bulk Emulsion Delivery Systems. 
• Conduct continuous training, audits, and equipment sign-off for McEwen personnel. 
• Manage critical spare parts and conduct magazine audits. 
• Submit reports and timesheets promptly to McEwen and Orica. 
• Attend monthly business development meetings as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with Orica and McEwen training requirements. 
• Act as a liaison for product awareness training and provide basic technical support on-site. 

What you will bring

• Valid G license.
• Must be flexible to customer demands including scheduling.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to source replacement parts.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Considerate personality to adapt pleasantly in the presence of customers.
• Success in pro-actively working in a team environment to ensure efficient operations.
• Ability to prioritize various projects, ongoing daily task’ and high priority situations to maximize efficiency.
• Ontario Common Core
• U0024 Module Operate Utility Vehicle (Kubota/Toyota or equivalent). 
• Strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional relationships. 

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.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation

• Between $40 and $48 per hour.

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

We respect and value all

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.