Surface Diamond Driller Assistant

Job Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently recruiting for Surface Diamond Driller Assistants to join our team. We realise drilling can be a tough and physically demanding position; however, we’re looking for people who are willing to work hard and collect some great paychecks.

In a global environment, Boart Longyear is the client’s choice in the industries we serve, including mineral exploration, environment and infrastructure drilling. The teams that work in Drilling Services for Boart Longyear are global industry leaders in the application of rotary, core, sonic, and percussive drilling. Our global teams of drillers are experienced, knowledgeable, safety‑focused, and committed to our customers and our business.

Hourly wage: $28.16/hr – $30.42/hr plus meter bonus.

• Safety is paramount in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as the law at all times.
• As an employee, you must safely perform all your duties taking care of the equipment and co‑workers that you work with.
• You will be responsible for the general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
• You may be responsible for the training of new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.
• Be physically fit for work.
• Work under the instructions of a driller, drilling field supervisor, or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level.
• Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control.
• Have the ability to apply first aid.
• Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, complete pre‑start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.
• May be required to operate non‑drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, skidders, track‑mounted utility vehicles, etc.
• Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety, and apply risk management processes for the elimination of work‑related injuries, damage to equipment, and incident‑related lost time.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships.
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching, and mentoring to other field employees.

• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Sufficient language skills, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job‑related tasks.
• Labor background is considered an asset.
• Exposure to diamond drilling environments and techniques is considered an asset.
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
• Common Core is considered an asset.

This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Minerals and Energy

Drilling Services

Drilling Services

16543

NAM

Canada

British Columbia

Vancouver

$28.16/hr – $30.42/hr