Diamond Driller Assistant in Val Caron, Ontario at Major Drilling Group International Inc

Hiring Company: Major Drilling Group International Inc.

Position: Diamond Driller Assistant

Start Date: June 13, 2026

Job Type: Seasonal 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:

• Assist Driller with all rod tripping operations.
• Ensure necessary equipment is clean, serviceable, and readily available when required, including inner tube/hammer assemblies.
• Empty sample into core trays/sample bags.
• Ensure samples are clean, well-presented and correctly marked.
• Monitor fuel status and maintain fuel/oil level requirements of the drilling rig and associated ancillary equipment, including water pumps, heaters, and lighting plants.
• Ensure adequate and correct grades of lubricating compounds are always available at the rig.
• Consistently pursue performance and high-quality work by executing tasks effectively in a manner that will not endanger self or others, or the environment.
• Perform assigned duties following all applicable legislation, company policies and safe work procedures.
• Positively influence activities of a safe, productive, and cost-efficient diamond drill operation.
• Complete within capabilities, limited mechanical maintenance of rig and ancillary down hole equipment.

Qualifications/Education:

• Antagonism
• Effective communication and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment, while working together to meet organizational goals.
• Able to work long hours and shift work for extended periods (10-12 hrs/day, alternating days and nights, camp setting, rotations).
• Physically fit, capable of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
• Valid driver’s licence and clear driver’s abstract considered an asset.
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol and fit for duty test.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Valid First Aid CPR C certificate.
• 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