Join Our Growing Team!
Discovery Silver Corp. has an exciting opportunity for a Driller.
A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.
Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.
The Position:
We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Driller to join our underground mining team. Reporting to the Drilling Supervisor, the Driller will be responsible for executing drilling operations efficiently while maintaining high safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure a safe working environment, as directed by the Supervisor
- Interpret and work from engineering prints and layouts
- Operate top hammer or ITH long hole drills to execute drilling plans
- Install services and prepare drill sites for operations
- Assist in long hole blasting and other drilling-related tasks
- Perform general underground mining duties as required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core is required
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in underground mining and heavy equipment operation.
- Strong understanding of top hammer and ITH long hole drilling techniques
- Hands-on experience in stope preparation or related underground operations
- Tractor, scoop, scissor lift, flatbed, and transmixer certifications
- Raisebore, V30 drilling, and Long hole blasting certification are all considered an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
Additional Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.
