Posted 64 months ago
CDN SURFACE - Diamond Driller Assistant
@ Major Drilling Group International Inc
Manitoba · Red Lake, ON · Yellowknife, NT · Porcupine, ON · Quebec
Overview
Major Drilling Group International Inc is hiring a Surface Diamond Driller Assistant for projects throughout Canada. The role supports diamond drilling crews on 12-hour shifts in a 4-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation, with paid training, a bonus program and an RRSP plan.
Responsibilities:
- Assist diamond drilling crews on surface projects
- Handle drill rods, tools and materials
- Maintain equipment in good working order
- Follow safety procedures on every shift
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence
- Safety conscious and mechanically inclined
- Physically fit for heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
- Able to work 12-hour shifts in camp rotations
- Pass drug and alcohol screen and fit-for-duty test
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2021-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Common Core |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Major Drilling Group International Inc
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Major Drilling is one of the world’s largest and most successful specialized drilling services companies. MDI.TO
Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 71,306
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,962
- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Mining
- Other recorded names
- Major Drilling
- Major Drilling America
- Major Drilling Group International Inc
- Specialties
- Coring
- Reverse Circulation
- Percussive
- Mine Services
- Rotary
- Underground
- Drilling
- Diamond Drilling
- Surface Drilling
- and Dewatering
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 79,973,514
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1980 |
| Specialties | CoringReverse CirculationPercussiveMine ServicesRotary UndergroundDrillingDiamond DrillingSurface Drillingand Dewatering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Join Major Drilling! One of the leading diamond drilling companies in Canada is hiring! If you are interested in a career as a SURFACE DIAMOND DRILLER ASSISTANT, then WE WANT YOU for projects throughout Canada.
We offer:
- Excellent starting wage
- Great bonus program
- Paid training
- RRSP plan
- Great job stability across Canada
- New and up to date equipment
- PPE provided
- Exceptional safety Record
At Major Drilling, we take a proactive approach to the health and safety of all our employees; we spend a considerable amount of time to ensure each and every employee is trained and taken care of. Our typical schedule is 4 weeks on 12 hour shifts, in exchange for 2 weeks off, allowing plenty of time to enjoy life and what matters most to you. We will give you the tools to build a meaningful, lifelong career with Major Drilling.
Qualifications:
- Safety conscious
- Common Core modules are an asset
- Valid Driver's License
- Mechanically inclined
- Physically Fit - Capable of Heavy Lifting & Repetitive Tasks
- Able to work long hours & shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations)
- Able to pass a Drug/Alcohol Screen & Fit for Duty test
Work Location: In person
Wages: Hourly wage rates may vary depending on the contract
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.
Major Drilling may use artificial intelligence (AI) for screening and assessing applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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