We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Driller to join our underground mining team. Reporting to the Drilling Supervisor, the Driller will be responsible for executing drilling operations efficiently while maintaining high safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
•Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure a safe working environment, as directed by the Supervisor
•Interpret and work from engineering prints and layouts
•Operate top hammer or ITH long hole drills to execute drilling plans
•Install services and prepare drill sites for operations
•Assist in long hole blasting and other drilling-related tasks
•Perform general underground mining duties as required
Qualifications:
•Full Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core is required
•Minimum two (2) years of experience in underground mining and heavy equipment operation.
•Strong understanding of top hammer and ITH long hole drilling techniques
•Hands-on experience in stope preparation or related underground operations
•Tractor, scoop, scissor lift, flatbed, and transmixer certifications
•Raisebore, V30 drilling, and Long hole blasting certification are all considered an asset
Schedule: 7 days on, followed by 7 days off; 11-hour day and night shifts (Kidd Operations reserves the right to modify working schedules as necessary, in accordance with applicable notice requirements and labor regulations.)
We offer a competitive wage and bonus plan complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits. Candidates must ensure that progressive, sustainable improvements within the department are consistent with business objectives and our health, safety, environmental and community policies.
Kidd Operations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. Information will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation is available through our Recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Company: Kidd Operations, a Glencore Company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
•Timmins, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
•Kidd Operations has announced its' closure for December 2026 - are you comfortable applying with this information?
Experience:
•Drilling: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person