Drillers and Driller Assistants

Sudbury, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 21, 2026
1 position

$24–$40 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform drilling operations and assist with surface contract tasks in a camp setting. Maintain safety standards while operating equipment and completing repetitive physical tasks.

Job details

Join our team at Major Drilling! Major Drilling, one of the world's largest drilling service companies is seeking EXPERIENCED DRILLERS and DRILLER ASSISTANTS for our SURFACE contracts in Sudbury Ontario! If you are you interested in a great career that offers travel, working in the great outdoors and provides opportunity for advancement and to grow with a large company, apply at Major Drilling! We offer the following: • Excellent and competitive starting wage • Great bonus program – Meter Bonus and extra bonus for experience, such as cementing, wedging, directional and deep hole experience • Paid training • RRSP Match Program - to ensure you and your family are taken care of • Great job stability across Canada • New and up to date equipment • PPE and travel paid for • Exceptional safety Record At Major Drilling, we take a proactive approach to the health and safety of all employees to ensure every employee is trained and taken care of. We will give you the tools to build a meaningful, lifelong career with Major Drilling. Qualifications: • Must have ability to travel • Safety conscious • Minimum 2-3 years of experience • Common Core modules are an asset • Valid Driver's license • Physically Fit - Capable of Heavy Lifting & Repetitive Tasks • Able to work long hours & shift work for extended periods (12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations) • Able to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen & Fit for Duty test If this sounds like a good fit with your interests/skills/abilities, please apply by emailing your resume to ashley.kelly@majordrilling.com and join our team! Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Major Drilling is an equal opportunity employer, and has a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive for continuous development and believe that diverse experiences drive innovation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, and that we serve. We welcome all applicants with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are committed to making our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone and ensuring that our recruitment process reflects that. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

Perform drilling operations and assist with surface contract tasks in a camp setting. Maintain safety standards while operating equipment and completing repetitive physical tasks.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience and the ability to work long hours in a remote camp environment. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass drug and alcohol screenings.