32+76 - Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (Western Canada)

Date: 25 Apr 2025

Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, CA, V2C 1A+

Company: Orica

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.

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.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.
About The Role – 32+76 - Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (Western Canada)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (ANE) within our North America Continuous Manufacturing team focused on the safe, reliable and optimised production of ANE to be supplied on time and in full to the North American direct and indirect businesses.

Orica has 13 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion facilities across Canada, the United States and the Dominican Republic.

The ANE teams will need to work collaboratively with other North American functions (e.g. Safety, Continuous Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering etc).

Assets within the ANE West portfolio:

Blackie
Gibraltar
Gahcho Kue
Victor Gold
Salcha (future, following capital upgrade)
Red Dog
Location

We are open to this person being based at any of the Orica locations in Western Canada.
What you will be doing

The safety and health of the ANE facility teams
Compliance to environmental and regulatory requirements
Quality and volume of product produced to meet direct and indirect business requirements
Development of maintenance strategies, maintenance plans & asset capital plans (including maintenance shutdown planning)
The production costs and unit costs of the product and ANE facilities budgets
Continual management of relevant enterprise/union agreements
People management and the engagement and motivation of the AME teams Team which includes training and development, performance management, reward and recognitions etc
Participation in a (to be established) community of practise, with a view to establishing standardisation & best practise sharing
Provide a work environment that encourages individuals to be self-motivated

Connection with the bigger picture:

Implementation of an operationally focused business model for the ANE assets, leveraging approaches from continuous manufacturing to improve safety performance (personal and process safety), reliability and cost while also ensuring that asset management approaches are applied to build a full asset picture for forecasting.
What you will bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or related discipline
At least 7 years’ work experience (preferably in mining, mining services, manufacturing, heavy industry, petrochemical)
At least 2 years technical experience specifically in Chemical Processing
At least 5 years of experience managing teams
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to the region. To include, but not limited to NRCAN and ERD
Fluent in written and spoken English

Role dimensions

Must be open to traveling up to 50% throughout Western Canada and USA
Must be open to reporting to an Orica office at least three days a week, when not traveling
Your qualifications

Experience in Chemical Manufacturing Environment, Major Hazard Facility, technical experience with hazardous materials
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.

Compensation Range

$107,700 - $155,000
Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

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

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

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, ****** 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.

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.

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