Longhole Driller - Timmins West

Dumas Contracting Ltd.; Timmins; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Meal allowances

Travel allowances

Accommodations for out-of-town workers

Job summary

Dumas Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Longhole Driller for the Timmins West project in Timmins, Ontario. You will operate Cubex longhole drills to advance underground hard rock mining with a focus on safety and precision, following engineered layouts and designs.

Expect 10-hour shifts on a 4-5-5-4 rotation. Compensation is CAD 63.00 to CAD 69.00 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits, per-site allowances, meal and travel support, and accommodations for out-of-town workers.

Qualifications

• Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core with Specialty Modules in Longhole Drilling (or provincial equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of underground longhole drilling experience, preferably with Cubex drills.
• Strong understanding of drilling techniques, ground conditions, and blasting principles.
• Ability to work in physically demanding and confined environments.
• Excellent safety record and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cubex longhole drills to drill blast holes according to engineered layouts and specifications.
• Read and interpret drill patterns, layouts, and technical drawings.
• Ensure proper alignment and positioning of drill rigs for optimal accuracy.
• Monitor drilling parameters and adjust as necessary to maintain hole quality and productivity.
• Install and maintain drill consumables (rods, bits, couplings) and manage inventory.
• Adhere to Dumas and site-specific safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and team members to meet production targets.

Skills

Reading drill patterns

Reading technical drawings

Team communication

Education

Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core with Specialty Modules in Longhole Drilling

Tools

Cubex drills

Job description

Description

Position at Dumas

Position

Longhole Driller

Project

Timmins West

Rotation

4-5-5-4

Shift

10HRs

Wage

$63.00 - $69.00/HR

Potential Renumeration

KPI Bonus - Referral Bonus

Travel/Accommodations/Meals

Per Site Specific Allowance

Benefits

Dumas has a comprehensive benefits package offering life insurance, health/dental/vision/fitness provisions, and pension and employee assistance program(s) that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Alcohol and Drug Test, Site Specific Training, Site Specific Requirements.

Screening

All applications are reviewed by the Recruitment Department; Artificial Intelligence is not used during any stage of the hiring process.

Eligibility

To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen, or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada.

About The Role

As a Longhole Driller at Dumas, you will be responsible for precision drilling of blast holes using Cubex drills in an underground hard rock mining environment. Your role is critical to achieving production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will work closely with the drilling team and supervisors to ensure accurate drilling according to design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Cubex longhole drills to drill blast holes according to engineered layouts and specifications.
• Read and interpret drill patterns, layouts, and technical drawings.
• Ensure proper alignment and positioning of drill rigs for optimal accuracy.
• Monitor drilling parameters and adjust as necessary to maintain hole quality and productivity.
• Install and maintain drill consumables (rods, bits, couplings) and manage inventory.
• Adhere to Dumas and site-specific safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and team members to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Ontario Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core with Specialty Modules in Longhole Drilling (or provincial equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of underground longhole drilling experience, preferably with Cubex drills.
• Strong understanding of drilling techniques, ground conditions, and blasting principles.
• Ability to work in physically demanding and confined environments.
• Excellent safety record and commitment to safe work practices.

Schedule: 5/5/4 with 10-hour shifts

Compensation: This position offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefit and retirement package. Meal and travel allowances along with accommodations for out-of-town workers are also provided.

Take on the challenges and rewards of a career that will take you far.

Why Dumas?

• Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Performance-based financial rewards
• Commitment to health and safety
• Training and career development
• Global opportunities