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Diamond Driller Operator

Diamond Driller Operator

Major Drilling • Timmins East, ON, Porcupine, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$40.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.

Position: Diamond Driller Operator

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Job Type: Permanent Full-time / 10 available positions.

Work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries!

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Ensure rig is setup efficiently and safely to company standards and client specifications i.e., angle, azimuth, hole size.
  • Accurately and efficiently provide client with core/sample, ensuring core/sample meets client specifications.
  • Ensure hole specifications meet client requirements.
  • Consistently pursue performance and high-quality work by executing tasks effectively in a manner that will not endanger self or others, or the environment.
  • Perform assigned duties following all applicable legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
  • Accurately complete drill reports.
  • Positively influence activities of a safe, productive, and cost-efficient diamond drill operation.
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept in order as stipulated in the Preventative Maintenance Manual, while maintaining efficient drilling productivity.
  • Drive mobile equipment (muskeg, snowmobile, truck etc.) in accordance with internal/external policies, rules, and directives.
  • Supervise Driller Assistant’s daily activities, contributing to their development and performance, acting as a coach in all areas (HSEC, Operations, etc.).

Qualifications/Education:

  • 1-2 years of diamond drilling experience.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in an exploration and mining environment.
  • Common Core modules considered an asset.
  • Tolerance for stress, with ability to work under pressure and handle antagonism.
  • Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, while working together to meet organizational goals.
  • Ability to operate with little supervision.
  • Able to work long hours and shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations).
  • Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
  • Valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as random tests as required.
  • Able to travel, work long hours & shift work for extended periods (camp setting)
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Applicants must possess a work history that highlights the following combination of skills and experience: Previous experience in the diamond drill industry is an asset. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, be well-organized, work well with others and be interested in making a change.

On-the-job training is provided.

Wages: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour plus monthly production bonus.

Hours: 12-hour shifts, for 28 days straight, followed by 14 days off.

Benefits: Medical benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits. Travel expenses paid. Accommodation and meals are provided.

Language: English

Location of Work: Applicants will be employed in one of the locations listed below and may be required to work in several different locations:

Northeast Ontario Region:

  • Vale Sudbury, Sudbury, ON
  • Mines Richmont Inc - Dubreuilleville, ON
  • Goldcorp Inc - Chapleau, ON
  • Kirkland Lake Gold - Kirkland Lake, ON
  • Goldcorp Inc - Timmins, ON
  • Canadian Malartic Corp. - Kirkland Lake, ON
  • Timmins, Ontario

Northwest Ontario region includes:

  • Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake, ON

Western Canada

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • British Columbia

Questions? Please contact us at (204) 885-7532 or hr.recruiting@majordrilling.com

25 Durum Dr., Centreport, Manitoba, R4B-0A6.

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