Experienced Underground Diamond Driller

Strong earning potential. Paid travel. 2/2 rotation. Long-term career opportunity.

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our growing North American operations. This is an opportunity to earn strong annual income, work with industry-leading underground drilling equipment, and build a long-term career with one of the world’s largest underground diamond drilling contractors.

With operations across Australia, North America and Europe, Swick is recognized for safe performance, technical innovation, high-quality drilling delivery and a team culture where people are supported, recognized and given opportunities to grow.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Drillers

What You’ll Get

• Earn from $40/hr, with higher earning potential based on your experience, plus meter bonus incentives.
• Travel Pay
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Quarterly Retention Bonus
• 2 weeks on/2 weeks off FIFO, giving you consistent time at work and time at home.
• 100% company-paid travel to and from site.
• Company-provided accommodation while on rotation.
• Permanent full-time employment with a stable global drilling contractor.
• RRSP Matching Program
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• Clear career progression pathways, with ongoing training and development.
• Strong safety-first culture and a supportive team environment.

Work with Industry-Leading Equipment

Swick designs and builds its own mobile underground diamond drill rigs in-house. Our rigs are developed specifically to improve safety, mobility, productivity and performance underground, giving our crews access to equipment built for the work they do every day.

About the Role

As a Swick Underground Diamond Driller, you will play a key role in safely delivering high-quality drilling services for our clients across North America. You will operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain strong productivity and core recovery, and uphold Swick’s safety and operational standards on every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate underground diamond drilling rigs safely, efficiently and to client specifications.
• Deliver drilling programs while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and core recovery.
• Complete daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
• Accurately complete drilling logs, production reports and required site documentation.
• Lead, mentor and support Driller Helpers to work safely and develop their skills.
• Follow all company, client and regulatory safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Contribute to a positive site culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as an Underground Diamond Core Driller.
• Strong understanding of underground drilling methods, safe work practices and production expectations.
• Legal eligibility to work in the Canada.
• Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 2/2 rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Common Core certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.

Why Swick?

At Swick, you are joining more than a drilling company. You are joining a global team that values safety, performance, innovation and people. We invest in our crews, recognize hard work and provide genuine opportunities for experienced drillers to develop their careers across a growing international business.

Why Swick Mining Services?

Swick Mining Services is an internationally recognized leader in underground diamond drilling. We know experienced drillers have choices, which is why we offer competitive wages, an even-time FIFO schedule, employer-paid benefits, paid travel, performance bonuses, and a strong commitment to safety and career development.