Company Overview
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, protected, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus on mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, the company has a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

Job Responsibilities

Safety is paramount. Follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as the law at all times.

Perform all duties safely, caring for equipment and co‑workers.

Maintain the general condition and optimize the use of all site equipment and tools.

Train 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 completed with minimal direction depending on competency level.

Follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control.

Possess first‑aid ability.

Support drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, maintain tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies inventory, perform basic measurements and calculations, complete pre‑start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.

Operate non‑drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, skidders, track‑mounted utility vehicles, etc.

Monitor a safe workplace and apply risk‑management processes to eliminate work‑related injuries, equipment damage, 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.

Position Qualifications

High‑school diploma or equivalent.

Valid First Aid certificate.

Sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job‑related tasks.

Must be an experienced underground driller.

Minimum 2 years of directly related experience.

Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred.

Must meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.

Compliance with Common Core record‑keeping requirements.

What We Offer

Employer‑matched pension plan.

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a healthcare spending account.

Employee assistance program.

Sign‑on bonuses up to $20,000 (for qualified drillers, both new and returning employees absent for more than 12 months).

Referral bonus program.

A safety‑first culture where your well‑being is our top priority.

Hourly Wage
$33.01/hr – $43.39/hr plus bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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.

Locations
This posting reflects multiple existing vacancies at various sites across Ontario, including Sudbury, Matachewan, Musselwhite – Pickle Lake, Wawa, and Kirkland Lake.

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📌 Underground Diamond Driller (Newfoundland and Labrador)
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