Surface Diamond Driller Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, General Labor, Maintenance Worker
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently recruiting
Diamond Driller Assistants to join our team for surface projects across Canada. We realize 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.
Hourly wage: $28.16/hr - $30.42/hr plus bonus.
This posting reflects multiple existing vacancies at our various sites across Canada including Northern British Columbia, Northern Ontario and Yukon.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe following is a general list of duties and responsibilities that may be adjusted from time to time by your supervisor. At no time will you be asked to do something unsafe and if you believe that is unsafe you are to stop work immediately and advise your supervisor:
- 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 techniqu es is considered an asset
- This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
- Common Core is considered an asset
- Employer Matched Pension Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and a Healthcare Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.
This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.
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