Diamond Drillers - Indigenous - USA Work
Calgary, AB, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
Diamond Drillers and Drill Helpers
United States | Long-Term Contract
Diamond / Core Drilling | Experienced | 4 Weeks On / 1 Week Off Rotation
| Position Type | Long-Term Contract - flights from anywhere in Canada |
| Location | United States (project sites vary) |
| Schedule | 4 weeks on / 1 week off rotation |
| Compensation | $45.00 per hour plus overtime (approx. CAD $1,000 or more per day average) |
| Bonuses | Performance and job completion bonuses |
| Travel | Paid flights and travel provided |
| Experience | Proven diamond / core drilling experience |
| Work Authorization | Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Jay Treaty eligible candidates encouraged to apply. |
| Duration | Long-term, running through the fall |
About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.
GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. We are committed to building opportunities with Indigenous communities while connecting experienced tradespeople with rewarding careers.The Role
GrizzlyTrek is recruiting experienced Diamond Drillers and Diamond Drill Helpers for long-term mineral exploration projects in the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced core drilling professionals looking for consistent, well-paid work running through the fall, with paid travel and a 4 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.Through the Jay Treaty, eligible Indigenous candidates born in Canada can live and work in the United States, opening access to long-term drilling careers across the border. We encourage qualified Indigenous tradespeople to apply.
What You'll Do
- Set up, operate, and maintain diamond core drilling rigs at remote exploration sites
- Advance drill holes and retrieve intact core samples to target depths
- Monitor drilling performance and adjust parameters to maintain progress and core quality
- Handle, label, and store core samples and manage drilling fluids on site
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
- Rig up and rig down between drill locations
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area at all times
- Drillers direct and mentor drill helpers; helpers assist with rod handling, core retrieval, and site setup
What You Bring
- Proven experience in diamond or core drilling (drillers); relevant field or labour experience an asset (helpers)
- Strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow site procedures
- Ability to work extended 4 weeks on / 1 week off rotations in remote locations
- Valid passport
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. Candidates eligible to work in the U.S. under the Jay Treaty are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- $45.00 per hour plus overtime
- Average earnings of approximately CAD $1,000 or more per day
- Performance and job completion bonuses
- 4 weeks on / 1 week off rotation
- Paid flights and travel
- Long-term project running through the fall
To apply, send your resume and drilling experience to [email protected] | 587-888-3757
Apply now at www.grizzlytrekgroup.com
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