CDN Longhole Driller – Canada Wide

Major Drilling Group International; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Sign-on bonuses

Great meter and hourly rates

Paid training

RRSP match program

Paid travel

Great job stability across Canada

PPE provided

Job summary

Major Drilling Group International is seeking a LONGHOLE DRILLER to join our Underground Percussive Team across Canada. You will operate underground Top Hammer and ITH drilling equipment, work 10–12 hour shifts in camp settings, and contribute to a safety‑driven, productive crew.

We provide training, PPE, travel, and strong pay rates. Candidates must be safety‑minded, physically fit for heavy lifting, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work 50/50 work/off rotations.

Qualifications

• Safety conscious.
• Qualified and experienced with Underground Top Hammer and/or ITH drilling equipment.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Physically fit - capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Able to work long hours & shift work (10-12 hrs/day) in camp setting.
• Able to pass drug/alcohol screen & Fit for Duty.

Skills

Safety conscious

Underground drilling

Top Hammer/ITH

Driver's license

Physically fit

Heavy lifting

Shift work

Drug screen

Tools

Air Buggies

Cubex Longhole

Sandvik Longhole

Electric Hydraulic drills

Eris

PQ Drills

Job description

Join the Major Drilling Underground Percussive Team! One of the leading drilling companies in the world! If you are a LONGHOLE DRILLER, then WE WANT YOU!

We offer:

• Exceptional safety record
• Referral bonuses (for qualified candidates)
• Sign-on bonuses (for qualified candidates)
• Great meter and hourly rates
• Paid training
• RRSP match program
• Paid travel
• Great job stability across Canada
• New and updated equipment
• PPE provided

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 schedules are 50/50 work/off ratio, 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
• Qualified and experienced with Underground Top Hammer and/or ITH drilling equipment
• 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, etc.)
• Able to pass a drug/alcohol screen & Fit for Duty test

Assets:

• Ontario Hardrock/Basic Underground Common Core modules
• Experience on Air Buggy’s, Cubex/Sandvik Longhole drilling equipment and/or Electric Hydraulic drills
• Experienced with Eris and PQ controlled Drills
• Blasting experience

Work Location:

Across Canada - In person

Hourly Wage: $45-$75

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.