Long Hole Driller

Workplace Type: Onsite 

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together. 

Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

The Long Hole Driller is part of the Mine Operations team. He/she ensures drilling of production holes and operates the ITH drill for slot-raise.

• Supply equipment and storage underground 
• Maintain shelters, equipment racks and fuel racks 

• Operate machinery, such as mast trucks, Jeeps, tractors and wheel loaders 
• Respect, know and promote company regulations and policies, particularly with regard to health and safety 
• All other related tasks 

• Hold a DEP (diploma of vocational education) in ore extraction
• Have five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience on various long hole drills
• Experience with ITH 
• Have the mine worker modular training card
• Hold a general explosives permit
• Have a valid driver's licence
• Bilingual (an advantage)

• Schedule: 14 days of work followed by 14 days off
• Eleonore mine site

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at www.newmont.com no later than June 23, 2024

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.