Underground Drilling Assistant — Safe, Hands-on Field Operator

Boart Longyear Ltd.; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 71,349,000 - 87,997,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement

Referral bonus

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Boart Longyear Ltd. in Canada seeks Driller Assistants for multi-year underground contracts across Northern Ontario. The role involves safety-first operations, handling drilling tools, basic maintenance, and supporting drilling teams to ensure optimal equipment life.

Applicants should be physically fit and willing to work under supervision. The company offers pension matching, comprehensive benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, career advancement opportunities, a referral bonus, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Sufficient language skills, literacy and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks.
• Labour background considered an asset.
• 2+ years of directly related experience.
• Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred.
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
• Common Core (Records need to be submitted).

Responsibilities

• 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 perform all your duties in a safe manor taking care of the equipment and co-workers that you work with.
• You will be responsible for the general condition and 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 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, tele handlers, forklift, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc
• Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety and apply risk management processes for 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 employees.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boart Longyear Ltd. in Canada seeks Driller Assistants for multi-year underground contracts across Northern Ontario. The role involves safety-first operations, handling drilling tools, basic maintenance, and supporting drilling teams to ensure optimal equipment life.

Applicants should be physically fit and willing to work under supervision. The company offers pension matching, comprehensive benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, career advancement opportunities, a referral bonus, and a