Driller

About the job

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 Underground Diamond Drillers in the Sudbury, Ontario area!

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.

Site Locations: Sudbury, Matachewan, Musselwhite, and Kirkland Lake.

Hourly Wage: $40.65/hr

What You'll Be Doing

As a Driller , you'll be working with Driller Assistants to extract core samples that support resource exploration. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Safety is PARAMOUNT in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as the law at all times.
• You will be responsible for the general condition and for obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
• You may be responsible for the training of new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.
• Work under the instructions of a drilling field supervisor or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with direction depending on competency level.
• Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control.
• Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, complete pre-start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.
• May be required to operate non-drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc.
• Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety, and apply risk management processes for the elimination of work-related injuries, damage to equipment, and incident-related lost time.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships.
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching, and mentoring to other field employees.

What You Bring

• Valid First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
• Sufficient English language skills, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks.
• Labour background is considered an asset.
• 4+ years of diamond drilling operator experience.
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
• Common Core is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages with regular overtime.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a Healthcare Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Matched Pension.
• Paid training and safety certifications
• The chance to work with industry-leading equipment and world-class crews.
• A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.

*This posting reflects multiple existing vacancies at the various sites across Ontario including Sudbury, Matachewan, Musselwhite and Kirkland Lake.*

Boart Longyear - Drilling Services

310 Niven Street

Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

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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).