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Tickets and skills that raise your pay

• Jumbo drill operator

  The face-drilling rig that sets the pace of development. Top wage on the crew.

• Blasting certificate

  Loading and firing rounds. A provincial certificate plus federal explosives clearance.

• Mine rescue team

  Volunteer, extra training, huge respect underground.

• Shift boss or supervisor

  Ontario has a separate supervisor Common Core. Salary instead of bonus, more responsibility.