Diamond Driller Assistant Full Time NEW

Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.
Position: Diamond Driller Assistant
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Job Type: Permanent Full-time / 10 available positions.
Work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries!
Primary responsibilities include:
 Assist Driller with all rod tripping operations.
 Ensure necessary equipment is clean, serviceable, and readily available when required, including inner tube/hammer assemblies.
 Empty sample into core trays/sample bags.
 Ensure samples are clean, well-presented and correctly marked.
 Monitor fuel status and maintain fuel/oil level requirements of the drilling rig and associated ancillary equipment, including water pumps, heaters, and lighting plants.
 Ensure adequate and correct grades of lubricating compounds are always available at the rig.
 Consistently pursue performance and high-quality work by executing tasks effectively in a manner that will not endanger self or others, or the environment.
 Perform assigned duties following all applicable legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
 Positively influence activities of a safe, productive, and cost-efficient diamond drill operation.
 Complete within capabilities, limited mechanical maintenance of rig and ancillary down hole equipment.
Qualifications/Education:
• Experience in an exploration and mining environment considered an asset.
• Common Core modules considered an asset.
• Tolerance for stress, with ability to work under pressure and handle antagonism.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, while working together to meet organizational goals.
• Ability to operate with little supervision.
• Able to work long hours and shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations).
• Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.
• Able to travel, work long hours & shift work for extended periods (camp setting)
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Applicants must possess a work history that highlights the following combination of skills and experience: Previous experience in the diamond drill industry is an asset. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, be well-organized, work well with others and be interested in making a change.
On-the-job training is provided.
Wages: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour.
Hours: 12-hour shifts, for 28 days straight, followed by 14 days off.
Benefits: Medical benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits. Travel expenses paid. Accommodation and meals are provided.
Language: English
Location of Work: Applicants will be employed in one of the locations listed below and may be required to work in several different locations:
Northeast Ontario Region:
• Vale Sudbury, Sudbury, ON
• Mines Richmont Inc – Dubreuilleville, ON
• Goldcorp Inc – Chapleau, ON
• Kirkland Lake Gold – Kirkland Lake, ON
• Goldcorp Inc – Timmins, ON
• Canadian Malartic Corp. – Kirkland Lake, ON
• Timmins, Ontario

Northwest Ontario region includes:
• Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake, ON

Western Canada
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• British Columbia

Questions? Please contact us at (204) 885-7532 or [email protected]
25 Durum Dr., Centreport, Manitoba, R4B-0A6.