Long Hole Drillers

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly in/out

Camp accommodations

Operations bonus

Health & dental

Health Care Spending Account

Disability coverage

RRSP matching

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. seeks an experienced Long Hole Driller for underground operations at the Madsen Gold Mine area.

You will operate mechanized long-hole drilling equipment, perform pre-operational inspections, change drill rods, and drill production holes to engineering specs, while coordinating with mine operations and engineering teams. This role requires 3+ years in underground long-hole drilling, strong safety awareness, good communication and teamwork, and the physical fitness to

Qualifications

• Experience operating long-hole drilling equipment in underground mining.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines.
• Underground drill site setup and preparation.
• Scaling and pre-operation inspection.
• Inserting and pulling drill rods.
• Perform drilling per long hole design to specs.
• Carry out operational maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Commit to training and competency development.

Skills

Experience operating long-hole drills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Physically fit

Job description

LONG HOLE DRILLER

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. The company is also developing nearby high-grade deposits to support future growth. With modern infrastructure and a strong technical team, West Red Lake is committed to operational excellence, sustainable mining practices, and long-term success as it moves toward steady commercial production.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Supervisor, the successful candidate will work a 14 & 14 rotation and be responsible for operating equipment and managing materials within their assigned work areas.

The Benefits:

Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.

Operation Bonus Program

Fly in / Fly out & Camp Accommodations

100% employer paid extended health and dental program

Health Care Spending Account

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

RRSP matching program

Employee referral bonus

About the Candidate:

Strong Commitment to safety standards and operational excellence.

Expectation of maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Committed to continuous improvement and adherence to company policies and provincial regulations.

Physically fit and capable of performing demanding work in underground mining conditions.

Underground Common Core Modules will be considered an asset.

Three (3) or more years of experience operating long-hole drilling equipment in an underground mining environment is preferred.

About the Role:

The Long Hole Driller is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mechanized long-hole drilling equipment in an underground mining environment. This role includes conducting pre-operational inspections, maintaining drilling equipment in optimal working condition, changing drill rods, accurately drilling production blast holes to engineering specifications, and safely relocating drilling equipment within the mine.

Working closely with mine operations and engineering teams, the incumbent is accountable for achieving production targets while adhering to all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

• Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines
• Underground drill site set up
• Scaling and pre-operation inspection
• Inserting and pulling rods
• Conduct drilling as per the long hole drill design as provided by the engineering department using sound drilling practices and techniques
• Carry out operational maintenance
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs
• Other duties as assigned
  

**The Company is committed to provide the training for the right candidate(s) for skills and competency development. **

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.

At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules, it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.

*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test*