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Diamond Driller Assistant

Major Drilling5 days ago
Yellowknife, NT
$24 - $28/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision care benefits

About the role

Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.

Position: Diamond Driller Assistant

Start Date: June 13, 2026

Job Type: Seasonal Full-time, 10 months per year/ 10 available positions.

Job Description: Do you want to work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries?

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Assist Driller with all rod tripping operations.
  • Ensure necessary equipment is clean, serviceable, and readily available when required, including inner tube/hammer assemblies.
  • Empty sample into core trays/sample bags.
  • Ensure samples are clean, well-presented and correctly marked.
  • Monitor fuel status and maintain fuel/oil level requirements of the drilling rig and associated ancillary equipment, including water pumps, heaters, and lighting plants.
  • Ensure adequate and correct grades of lubricating compounds are always available at the rig.
  • 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.
  • Positively influence activities of a safe, productive, and cost-efficient diamond drill operation.
  • Complete within capabilities, limited mechanical maintenance of rig and ancillary down hole equipment.

Qualifications/Education:

  • Antagonism
  • Effective communication and mathematical skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, while working together to meet organizational goals.
  • 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 licence and clear driver’s abstract considered an asset.
  • Ability to pass a drug and alcohol and fit for duty test.
  • Ability to travel when required.
  • Valid First Aid CPR C certificate.
  • Able to travel, work long hours & shift work for extended periods (camp setting)

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

Wages: $24.00 - $28.00

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

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

Company Address: 25 Durum Dr. Centreport, Manitoba, R4B-0A6.

Northeast Ontario Region includes:

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

Yellowknife, NWT

About Major Drilling

Mining
5001-10,000

Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a complete suite of drilling services including surface and underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole drilling, surface drill and blast, a variety of mine services, and ongoing development of data-driven, high-tech drillside solutions.

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