Surface Diamond Driller

Boart Longyear; Prince George; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling industry is seeking a Surface Diamond Driller in Prince George, British Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for drilling operations, ensuring safety, training assistants, and conducting maintenance on equipment. With a culture prioritizing safety and competitive compensation, this opportunity invites dedicated individuals ready to launch their careers.

Benefits

Competitive wages with regular overtime

Comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching

Paid training and safety certifications

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
• 1+ year of diamond drilling operator experience.
• Common Core is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Extract core samples to support resource exploration.
• Monitor a safe workplace and maintain workplace safety.
• Train new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.

Skills

Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Communication

Job description

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This range is provided by Boart Longyear. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$31.27/hr - CA$36.76/hr

Are you ready to launch your career in the drilling industry with a company that’s been setting the global standard for over 130 years? Boart Longyear is now hiring Surface Diamond Drillers in Prince George, British Columbia!

Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration industries. With operations spanning over 40 countries, our name is trusted across the globe for innovation, safety, and results.

At Boart Longyear, we’re not just drilling holes — we’re drilling deeper into possibilities. Whether you're working in the field or supporting from behind the scenes, you're part of a legacy that’s helped shape the mining world for generations.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Driller, you'll be working with driller assistants to extract core samples that support resource exploration. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Safety is PARAMOUNT in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as the law at all times.
• As an employee, you must safely perform all of your duties, taking care of the equipment and co-workers that you work with.
• You will be responsible for the general condition and for obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
• You may be responsible for the training of new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.
• Be physically fit for work.
• Work under the instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level.
• Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control.
• Have the ability to apply first aid.
• Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, complete pre-start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.
• May be required to operate non-drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc.
• Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety, and apply risk management processes for the elimination of work-related injuries, damage to equipment, and incident-related lost time.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships.
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching, and mentoring to other field employee.

What You Bring

• Valid First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
• Sufficient language skills, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks.
• Labour background is considered an asset.
• 1+ year of diamond drilling operator experience.
• Fly experience is an asset.
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
• Common Core is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages with regular overtime.
• Comprehensive benefits and RRSP matching, along with a healthcare spending account.
• Paid training and safety certifications
• A clear path to becoming a Mechanic, or Field Supervisor.
• The chance to work with industry-leading equipment and world-class crews.
• A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.

*We are looking for qualified applicants located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.*

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mining

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