Sonic Driller
About the role
Job Description Are you ready to launch your career in the drilling industry with a company that’s been setting the global standard for over 130 years? Boart Longyear is now hiring Sonic Drillers.
Founded in 1890 , Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration industries. With operations spanning over 40 countries , our name is trusted across the globe for innovation, safety, and results.
At Boart Longyear, we’re not just drilling holes — we’re drilling deeper into possibilities . Whether you're working in the field or supporting from behind the scenes, you're part of a legacy that’s helped shape the mining world for generations.
Hourly Wage: $39.00-$44.50/hr
Job Responsibilities Provides semi-skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment. Performs surveys according to client.
This Position Is For Sonic Drillers, Or
- Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills
- Sonic drillers in training looking to progress to lead driller Position requirements:
- Driller or driller’s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling
- Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre-access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening
- Class 5 or better drivers license with reasonable drivers abstract (commercial DL is an asset)
- Willingness to work with a wide variety of equipment
- Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions
- Willingness to work hard, and travel for work
- Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work
- Willing to learn new advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment
- Positive attitude in the work place Position offers:
- Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time
- Paid travel and paid training
- Additional bonuses and perks
- Out of town living allowance
- Excellent benefits
- Year-round work
Education And Experience Typically requires a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and/or a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience.
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).
Business Line Minerals and Energy
Company Drilling Services
Function Drilling Services
Auto req ID 15946BR
Region (Business Group) NAM
Country Canada
State/Province Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
About Boart Longyear
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading innovative provider of drilling services, manufacturer of productivity-driven drilling equipment and performance tooling, and developer of orebody-data technology which is revolutionizing the future of mineral development.
People are the Company’s key assets, and it is understood the best ideas result from collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives. Boart Longyear is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace – fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free and safe to present their ideas and opinions.
With a rich heritage of more than 133 years in operation, the Company continues to build value for customers worldwide. Boart Longyear is headquartered in the US capital city of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Company operates in 26 countries with close to 6000 employees at the end of 2023.
Sonic Driller
About the role
Job Description Are you ready to launch your career in the drilling industry with a company that’s been setting the global standard for over 130 years? Boart Longyear is now hiring Sonic Drillers.
Founded in 1890 , Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration industries. With operations spanning over 40 countries , our name is trusted across the globe for innovation, safety, and results.
At Boart Longyear, we’re not just drilling holes — we’re drilling deeper into possibilities . Whether you're working in the field or supporting from behind the scenes, you're part of a legacy that’s helped shape the mining world for generations.
Hourly Wage: $39.00-$44.50/hr
Job Responsibilities Provides semi-skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment. Performs surveys according to client.
This Position Is For Sonic Drillers, Or
- Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills
- Sonic drillers in training looking to progress to lead driller Position requirements:
- Driller or driller’s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling
- Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre-access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening
- Class 5 or better drivers license with reasonable drivers abstract (commercial DL is an asset)
- Willingness to work with a wide variety of equipment
- Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions
- Willingness to work hard, and travel for work
- Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work
- Willing to learn new advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment
- Positive attitude in the work place Position offers:
- Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time
- Paid travel and paid training
- Additional bonuses and perks
- Out of town living allowance
- Excellent benefits
- Year-round work
Education And Experience Typically requires a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and/or a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience.
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).
Business Line Minerals and Energy
Company Drilling Services
Function Drilling Services
Auto req ID 15946BR
Region (Business Group) NAM
Country Canada
State/Province Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
About Boart Longyear
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading innovative provider of drilling services, manufacturer of productivity-driven drilling equipment and performance tooling, and developer of orebody-data technology which is revolutionizing the future of mineral development.
People are the Company’s key assets, and it is understood the best ideas result from collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives. Boart Longyear is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace – fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free and safe to present their ideas and opinions.
With a rich heritage of more than 133 years in operation, the Company continues to build value for customers worldwide. Boart Longyear is headquartered in the US capital city of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Company operates in 26 countries with close to 6000 employees at the end of 2023.