FULL TIME

Driller - oil and gas drilling

πŸ“Grande Prairie, ABπŸ“…Posted Jul 15, 2026
Salary Range$55.70 - / hour
Available Openings5 Vacancies
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Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership is situated in Grande Prairie, AB and is hiring a Driller - oil and gas drilling to join the team. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Work schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available.

Employer Name: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership
Position: Driller - oil and gas drilling
No. of vacancies: 5 vacancies
Salary: $55.70 hourly / 168 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
NOC code: 83101
Location: Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 2E7

Job Description

  • The candidate must direct rig crews in setting up rigs and drilling, completing, or servicing oil and gas exploration and producing wells.
  • The candidate must ensure safety procedures are followed.
  • The candidate must maintain records of drilling and servicing operations.
  • The candidate must operate controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery.
  • The candidate must train or arrange for training of crew.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The candidate must be accurate.
  • The candidate must be dependable.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
  • The candidate must have good judgement skills.
  • The candidate must be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a good team player.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must work in wet or damp conditions.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a drug test.
  • The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must have their own vehicle.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
  • The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
  • The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.

How to apply

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What you must include in your application:
  • Job reference number 33811
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Core Skills Needed

⚑ Physically demanding⚑ Work under pressure⚑ Hand-eye co-ordination⚑ Walking⚑ Sitting

Employer Benefits & Perks

✨ Paramedical services coverage✨ Vision care benefits✨ Disability benefits✨ Health care plan✨ Life insurance✨ Pension plan✨ Dental plan✨ The candidate will receive a covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.✨ The selected candidate will receive tax-free providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.✨ The candidate will receive a providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.✨ The candidate will receive as part of traditional health insurance or✨ Extended✨ Health✨ Care (EHC) benefits including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.✨ The candidate will receive covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.✨ The selected candidate will receive to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.✨ The candidate will receive a providing a monthly taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.