Longhole (Ith, Percussive, Blasting) Driller

**Sign on bonus available to qualified experienced drillers if zero training is required on any single or combination of the following drill rigs. Stopemaster TH or ITH, Cubex 6200 ITH, Orion ITH, V30 with Cubex, Stopemate TH, Simba M4 TH or ITH, or Solo DU311 ITH (an operational assessment for competency will determine qualification post hiring)**
**Job Summary**:
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently looking for experienced longhole drillers/trainees to join our team. We realize drilling can be a tough and physically demanding position;
however, we’re looking for people that are willing to work hard and collect some great paychecks.
**Responsibilities**:
The following are a general list of duties and responsibilities that may be adjusted from time to time by your supervisor. At no time will you be asked to do something unsafe and if you believe that it is unsafe you are to stop work immediately and advise your supervisor:
- 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 manner taking care of the equipment and the 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 drillers in a safe environment.
- Be physically fit for work
- Work under instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager.
- Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control
- Support drilling operations:
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, etc.
- Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs
- Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships
**Position Qualifications**:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Sufficient language skills, literacy and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks
- 1+ Longhole Drilling/ Blasting/ Percussive Drilling experience is required
- 2+ years of mining, construction, mechanical knowledge, heavy labour or other related experience.
- Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred.
- Ontario/Underground/Hard Rock Common Core (Records need to be submitted - preferred).
**Please prepare your transcripts by contacting the Ministry and upload them with your resume if possible, or have them on hand as they will be required in the interview process.**
You can do so by contacting:
**TRANSCRIPT REQUEST**
**Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities**
**705-495-8515**
**Perks, Benefits and Compensation**:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Disability Program
- Life Insurance
- Employee Service and Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Application question(s):
- This job may require employees to be fully vaccinated in order to work. Are you vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated?
- Are you able to pass a CRC?
**Experience**:
- Long hole, ITH, Blasting or Percussive Drilling:
1 year (preferred)
- Mining, Construction, Mechanical knowledge or Heavy labour:
2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Common Core Certification (preferred)
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location:
On the road