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Diamond Driller Operator

Job in Red Lake, Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Major Drilling
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 50 CAD Hourly CAD 40.00 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Red Lake

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  or hr

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

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