Posted 4 days ago
Drill Technician
@ Hays
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Drill Technician for IAMGOLD's Côte Gold Mine in Ontario. The role maintains autonomous drill equipment through inspections, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs, and it requires a college diploma, at least 5 years of mining drill maintenance experience, and full-time employment with health, pension and share purchase benefits.
Pay:
$120,000–$140,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, service and replace drill components
- Troubleshoot and repair autonomous drill equipment
- Test, adjust and calibrate equipment to specifications
- Identify maintenance backlogs and prevent downtime
- Document maintenance activities and shift logs
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in heavy equipment technology or related field
- At least 5 years maintaining drilling equipment in mining
- Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal is an asset
- Experience with Epiroc Pit Viper 231 and D65 drills is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Certificate of Qualification, Red Seal |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Heavy equipment technician, Related technical field |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Stock or equity |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 248 |
Your new company
IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations like the Côte Gold Mine in Ontario, one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines, we’re not just mining gold; we’re redefining what mining means for the future.
Your new role
- Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and component replacements to ensure safe, reliable drill operation.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete minor and major mechanical repairs on autonomous drill equipment.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate equipment to meet manufacturer specifications and performance standards.
- Identify maintenance backlogs and proactively address issues to prevent downtime and reduce costs.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, adhering to protocols and identifying hazards for continuous improvement.
- Support operational excellence by sharing insights, improving skills, and contributing to process enhancements.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve shift targets, resolve issues, and maintain equipment reliability.
- Accurately document maintenance activities, communicate deficiencies, and maintain detailed equipment and shift logs.
What you'll need to succeed
- College diploma in heavy equipment technician or another related field.
- Certificate of Qualification in Ontario or Red-Seal Certification as heavy-duty equipment technician or other related field is considered an asset although equivalent technical experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintaining drilling equipment in the mining industry.
- Experience maintaining EPIROC drills is considered an asset, specifically Pit Viper 231s and D65s.
What you'll get in return
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
• Future-Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match—because we grow together.
What you need to do now
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