Drilling Rig Careers - Alberta
$40.6 per hourSavanna Drilling Corp
Move to Alberta. Build Your Career with Savanna Drilling.
Drilling Rig Opportunities for Workers Across Eastern Canada
Looking for more opportunity, steady work, and the chance to earn a great income?
Savanna Drilling is hiring drilling rig crews to work across Alberta. If you're currently living in Manitoba, Ontario, the Maritimes, or anywhere in Eastern Canada and are ready for a fresh start, we'd like to hear from you. Whether you already have drilling experience or are looking to continue your career with one of Canada's leading drilling contractors, Savanna offers competitive wages, rotational schedules, excellent benefits, and long-term career opportunities.
Competitive Wages
- Floorhand - $40.60/hr
- Motorhand - $42.80/hr
- Derrickhand - $48.70/hr
- Driller - $55.70/hr
Plus regular overtime opportunities.
Why Make the Move?:
- Steady drilling work across Alberta
- Competitive hourly wages with regular overtime opportunities
- Consistent rotational schedules (typically 14/7 or 20/10)
- Time off between hitches to travel home or spend with family
- Immediate benefits coverage from your first day
- Industry-leading Employee Savings & Stock Purchase Plan with a 150% employer match
- Company-paid training and opportunities for advancement
- Safety Incentive Program
- Employee Referral Program (up to $3,000)
- Company-provided PPE
- Annual safety boot allowance
- Prescription safety glasses program
Life on Rotation
Working on a rotational schedule means you'll work your scheduled hitch before enjoying consecutive days off.
Many of our employees choose to travel home during their days off while building rewarding careers in Alberta's energy industry.
What You'll Do
You'll work as part of a professional drilling crew helping safely and efficiently complete drilling operations. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with daily drilling operations
- Handling drill pipe and rig equipment
- Performing preventative maintenance and housekeeping
- Following company safety procedures
- Identifying and reporting hazards
- Working safely as part of a team
- Participating in safety meetings and ongoing training
What You'll Need
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid driver's licence
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing and fitness assessment
- Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Why Savanna?
At Savanna, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers.
We're proud to be one of Canada's leading drilling contractors with a reputation for safety, professionalism, and investing in our people. Whether you're an experienced rig hand or looking for your next opportunity, you'll be joining a team that values hard work, supports career growth, and rewards performance.
Pay: $40.60-$55.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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