Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.
Position: Diamond Driller Assistant
Start Date: June 13, 2026
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, 10 months per year/ 10 available positions.
Job Description: Do you want to work for one of the largest drilling companies internationally, supplying services to the mining and geological exploration industries?
Primary responsibilities include:
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Assist Driller with all rod tripping operations.
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Ensure necessary equipment is clean, serviceable, and readily available when required, including inner tube/hammer assemblies.
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Empty sample into core trays/sample bags.
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Ensure samples are clean, well-presented and correctly marked.
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Monitor fuel status and maintain fuel/oil level requirements of the drilling rig and associated ancillary equipment, including water pumps, heaters, and lighting plants.
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Ensure adequate and correct grades of lubricating compounds are always available at the rig.
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Consistently pursue performance and high-quality work by executing tasks effectively in a manner that will not endanger self or others, or the environment.
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Perform assigned duties following all applicable legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
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Positively influence activities of a safe, productive, and cost-efficient diamond drill operation.
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Complete within capabilities, limited mechanical maintenance of rig and ancillary down hole equipment.
Qualifications/Education:
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Antagonism
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Effective communication and mathematical skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, while working together to meet organizational goals.
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Able to work long hours and shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations).
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Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
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Valid driver’s licence and clear driver’s abstract considered an asset.
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Ability to pass a drug and alcohol and fit for duty test.
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Ability to travel when required.
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Valid First Aid CPR C certificate.
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Able to travel, work long hours & shift work for extended periods (camp setting)
Applicants must also possess a work history that highlights the following combination of skills and experience: On-the-job training is provided. Previous experience in the diamond drill industry is an asset. Preferred candidates will be self-motivated, strong communication and problem-solving skills, well-organized, works well with others and is interested in making a change.
Wages: $24.00 - $28.00
Benefits: Medical benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits. Travel expenses paid. Staff accommodation and meals are provided.
Location of Work: Applicants will be employed in one of the locations listed below and may be required to work in several different locations.
Company Address: 25 Durum Dr. Centreport, Manitoba, R4B-0A6.
Northeast Ontario Region includes:
Vale Sudbury, Sudbury, ON
Mines Richmont Inc - Dubreuilleville, ON
Goldcorp Inc - Chapleau, ON
Kirkland Lake Gold - Kirkland Lake, ON
Goldcorp Inc - Timmins, ON
Canadian Malartic Corp. - Kirkland Lake, ON
Timmins, Ontario
Northwest Ontario region includes:
Goldcorp Inc., Red Lake, ON
Western Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba
British Columbia
Yellowknife, NWT
