EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Drillers / Driller’s Assistants
Boart Longyear and Wahneka Drilling
Boart Longyear and Wahneka Drilling are currently recruiting Drillers / Driller’s Assistants to join their team at the Agnico Eagle Macassa site in Kirkland Lake, Ontario and the Alamos site in Matachewan, Ontario.
This is a strong opportunity for individuals who are ready for physically demanding work, interested in drilling operations, and committed to working safely in a team environment. Experience is considered an asset, but this is also described as a training position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
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- Support drilling operations and follow all safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Handle rods, drilling tools, samples, and drilling fluids
- Assist with housekeeping, basic maintenance, pre-start checks, and inventory logs
- Help maintain equipment, tools, and a safe work environment
- Carry out basic measurements, calculations, and operator maintenance
- Complete daily drill reports and other operating records accurately
- Work under the direction of a Driller, Drilling Field Supervisor, or Division Manager
- May be required to operate support equipment such as vehicles, forklifts, skidders, cranes, telehandlers, and other site equipment
- Contribute to a positive workplace and support training, instruction, and mentoring when required
Qualifications
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- Physically fit for work and able to meet Fitness for Duty program standards
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform job-related tasks
- Labour background considered an asset
- Drilling experience considered an asset, but not required
- Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred
- Valid First Aid Certificate considered an asset
- Common Core certification considered an asset
Boart Longyear and Wahneka Drilling welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Please forward your resume by email to [email protected].
Questions related to the position may be directed to 705-647-2685.
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