Surface Diamond Drillers & Assistants - FIFO - Major Drilling

Full-time Other-General

Surface Diamond Drillers & Driller Assistants – All Levels, FIFO

Hecla’s Keno Hill surface exploration program is recruiting experienced drillers and driller assistants for diamond core drilling in Canada’s Yukon Territory throughout the rest of 2026. These are camp-based, rotational positions on one of the world’s highest-grade silver districts. Drilling crews are employed through Hecla’s drilling contractor (Major Drilling); Hecla manages this posting and refers suitable candidates.

Driller $43.20 – $54.00 / hr depending on experience

Driller Assistant $28.80 – $33.60 / hr depending on experience

PLUS production (meter) bonus, with extra bonuses for cementing, wedging, directional and deep-hole work.

The Role

• Operate and support skid-mounted diamond drilling core rigs (HQ/NQ/BQ), including set-up, tear-down and moves.
• Set and pull casing, ream, condition, trip for bit, and fish for...