Company Overview
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

Our People
At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of cooperative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives. That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision
Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values
Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The “how” is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

Position
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 Sonic Drillers.

Hourly Wage: $39.00-$44.50/hr

Job Responsibilities
Provides semi‑skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment.



Performs surveys according to client.

This Position Is For Sonic Drillers, Or

Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills

Sonic drillers in training looking to progress to lead driller

Position requirements

Driller or driller’s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling

Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre‑access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening

Class 5 or better driver’s license with reasonable driver abstract (commercial DL is an asset)

Willingness to work with a wide variety of equipment

Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions

Willingness to work hard, and travel for work

Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work

Willing to learn new advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment

Positive attitude in the work place

Position offers

Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time

Paid travel and paid training

Additional bonuses and perks

Out of town living allowance

Excellent benefits

Year‑round work

Education And Experience
Typically requires a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and/or a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience.

This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.

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).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

Visit the career website: https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

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