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Diamond driller helper - surface mining

Driftwood Diamond Drilling Ltd.

Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0

Pay
$31 an hour
84 hours per week
Job type
Full time
Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
Posted
October 15, 2026
Apply by
November 4, 2026
19 days left
Experience
1 year or more
Openings
20 positions
Education
High school diploma

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About the job

Driftwood Diamond Drilling Ltd. in Smithers, BC is inviting applications for the position of Diamond driller helper - surface mining. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Seasonal employment or Full time. Flexible availability required for: Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call.

Employer Name: Driftwood Diamond Drilling Ltd.
Position: Diamond driller helper - surface mining
No. of vacancies: 20 vacancies
Salary: $31.00 hourly / 84 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment - Full time
Shift: Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
NOC code: 75110
Location: Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0

Job Description

  • The candidate must load, unload, and transport construction materials.
  • The candidate must assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
  • The candidate must perform routine maintenance work.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
  • The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must be willing to travel.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate’s travel expenses will be paid by the employer.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
  • The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
  • The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

rosalie@driftwooddrilling.com

By phone

2508772710

What you must include in your application:
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Skills

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Work under pressure
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Bonus
  • On-site housing options
  • The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.

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