Overview
NOC Job Title: Driller – Surface Mine
NOC Group: Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction (73402)
Positions Available: 15
Job Location: 2728 Pacific Street Smithers, BC & various remote locations in British Columbia.
Language: English
Employment Terms: Seasonal
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Start Date of Employment (approx.): May 1, 2026
Skills Requirements:
• Standard First Aid with CPR C with Transportation Endorsement
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating U5 and Hydracore diamond drills.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating directional drill tooling (e.g. Devico or Mud Motor)
• Must pass a Drug and Alcohol test.
Wages and Benefits:
• Driller wage: $37.00/hour
• Meterage Bonus: $3.25 – $9.85 per meter
• Travel Expenses paid by employer.
• Extended health & dental care
• 28/14 – schedule
Job Duties:
NOC: 73402 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
• Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
• Operate drilling machines to drill holes in rock at road or other construction sites
• Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings
How to Apply:
E-mail your resume to: hr@driftwooddrilling.com
Fax your resume to: (250) 877-6256
Website: www.driftwooddrilling.com
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