Surface Diamond Drillers & Driller Assistants – All Levels, FIFO

Hecla’s Keno Hill surface exploration program is recruiting experienced drillers and driller assistants for diamond core drilling in Canada’s Yukon Territory throughout the rest of 2026. These are camp-based, rotational positions on one of the world’s highest-grade silver districts. Drilling crews are employed through Hecla’s drilling contractor; Hecla manages this posting and refers suitable candidates. This is not a direct-hire opportunity with Hecla.

Driller $43.20 – $54.00 / hr depending on experience

Driller Assistant $28.80 – $33.60 / hr depending on experience

PLUS production (meter) bonus, with extra bonuses for cementing, wedging, directional and deep-hole work.

Fly-in fly-out and rotational, with a maximum 28 consecutive days on site. Drilling runs 24/7 across day and night shifts. Camp accommodation and meals at Flat Creek camp are provided, and travel to and from site is arranged from Whitehorse, by charter to Mayo and shuttle to site.

The camp and entire property are strictly drug- and alcohol-free. Everyone on site is expected to work safely and in line with Hecla’s health, safety and environmental standards, including identifying and reporting hazards, using and maintaining PPE, and reporting spills and incidents immediately.

Submit your resume at http://www.hecla.com/careers/. Hecla will review applications and refer suitable candidates to the contractor. Due to volume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hecla is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Keno Hill lies within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the process.