Diamond Drilling Foreman - Canadian Citizens Only
$775–$775 year
On-siteSmithers, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Lead site operations to safely deliver high-quality drilling results by supervising the drill crew, setting expectations for safety and performance, and coordinating underground and surface mining activities. Oversee proprietary drilling equipment, troubleshoot rig issues, and manage site setup, moves, and organization to ensure efficiency. Promote a strong safety culture through hazard identification, incident reporting, and safety meetings while mentoring crews on internal systems and operating procedures. Coordinate daily with geologists to plan drilling activities and manage site progress, maintaining strong client relationships and requesting necessary materials. Permanent, full-time rotational schedule (4/2, 3/3, or 2/2). CAD $775 per day with meter-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits including employer-matched RRSP, paramedical, and dental. Requires 10+ years of diamond drilling experience, valid driver's license, and First Aid certificate.
Required Qualifications
- Canadian Citizens Only
- Hold a valid Driver's Licence and provide a current Driver's Abstract
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in the diamond drilling industry, including both Underground and Surface operations
- Demonstrated experience supporting the setup, modification, and optimization of custom or non-standard drilling equipment in field conditions
- Experience working with company-specific or internally fabricated drilling equipment
- Proven experience supervising drill crews in remote and/or multi-site environments, including crew coordination, performance management, and safety leadership
- Advanced mechanical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in the field
- Demonstrated expertise in planning, setting up, and overseeing complex drill programs (e.g., deep hole drilling, directional drilling, or challenging ground conditions)
- Experience operating and leading crews using customized or proprietary drilling equipment, including training and mentoring employees on non-standard systems
- Maintain a clear Criminal Record Check (site-specific requirement)
- Hold a valid First Aid Certificate
- Working proficiency with basic computer applications, including email, spreadsheets, and drilling data entry/reporting systems
- Fully trained and competent on multiple types of diamond drilling equipment prior to independent operation
- Permanent, Full-Time Rotational schedule, dependent on job location (4/2, 3/3, or 2/2)
- Language of Work: English
Desired Qualifications
- Underground Shift Boss Certificate (BC Ministry of Energy and Mines)
- Ontario Common Core (OCC)
- Previous experience in a Foreman or senior supervisory role overseeing multiple crews or drill rigs
- Experience working directly with clients, geologists, or project teams to adjust and execute drill programs
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