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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Apply for government-issued mining certificates to handle, prepare, fire, handle misfires, and burn or destroy explosives.
March 31, 2023 – Deadline for submission of applications to write exam
May 11 and 12, 2023 – Next round of certification exams
Exam location – Edmonton, Alberta
We require all applicants applying for non-mining blaster’s permits, mining blaster’s certificates or renewing their previously issued permits/certificates to submit either an approval letter issued by Natural Resources Canada or an equivalent document as per Federal Explosives Regulations 2013, along with their applications.
176 (1) An individual who applies for a licence, permit or certificate or for the renewal of one must include with their application proof that they have an approval letter or equivalent document.
Workers can seek to be certified in 5 explosive-related areas, with the required work experience as follows:
Surface Mine Blaster (PDF, 508 KB)
Underground Mine Blaster (PDF, 626 KB)
Underground Coal Mine Manager (PDF, 515 KB)
Underground Coal Mine Foreman (PDF, 516 KB)
Underground Coal Mine Electrical Superintendent (PDF, 620 KB)
A Director of Inspection may grant:
Eligible workers may get a provisional certificate that is valid for up to 18 months, and only at the mine specified on the certificate.
To obtain a government-issued mining certificate, you must:
Check 'Dates to remember' above for application deadlines and exam dates.
Phone: 780-422-5948
Fax: 780-427-0999
E-mail: [email protected]
Address:
Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Unit
J.G. O'Donoghue Building
Main Floor, 7000 113 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
Remember to:
You can submit your application - along with supporting documents - in person or by mail:
Alberta Labour and Immigration
Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Unit
J.G. O'Donoghue Building
Main Floor, 7000 113 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
You can fax or email:
Fax: 780-427-0999
Email: [email protected]
Before writing the exam, candidates need to read:
Effective March 31, 2023, you are no longer required to pay a fee for a mining certificate. The blaster’s program is under review with more changes to come. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Phone: 780-422-5948
Fax: 780-427-0999
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Unit
J.G. O'Donoghue Building
Main Floor, 7000 113 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
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