Underground Diamond Drillers (Mine Operations)

Full Time

  Nyrstar (http://www.nyrstar.com/)

  Myra Falls, British Columbia, Canada

Nyrstar is a leading global multi-metals company, producing significant quantities of essential resources - zinc and lead, as well as other metals such as silver, gold and copper. We are present across the globe with Mining and Smelting Operations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia, and our Corporate Headquarters is located in Zurich, Switzerland. www.nyrstar.com  

For our Myra Falls mine, we are currently looking to hire:  

UNDERGROUND DIAMOND DRILLERS  

This exciting role is located at Nyrstar’s Myra Falls operation, part of the Americas group, with the closest community being Campbell River, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell River is situated along the Georgia Strait, and has around 31,000 residents. Campbell River is a city that enjoys an exceptional quality of life including year round outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, boating, biking, fishing, hunting, all amidst a mild climate. This is truly your opportunity to live and work in a community in which many local residents refer to simply as “paradise”.  

Nyrstar Myra Falls is located in spectacular Strathcona Provincial Park, which is a testament to our environmental commitment – the only North American underground mine operating in a provincial park. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the 1.5 hour trip to the mine has some of the world’s most impressive views. A location like this, both for living and working is rare in the mining industry.  

Main tasks and responsibilities  

 Ability to operate Electric Hydraulic drills with wire-line tooling 

 Experience with Gopher, HD 2000 drills, Bazooka, 125HP Advance 

 Ability to drill to depths of 1500-2000ft 

 Compliance with QA/QC protocols 

 Work in a safe and confident manner and comply with all the Site Safety Procedures  

Qualifications and Experience  

 Minimum of Grade 12 diploma 

 Experienced Diamond Driller in an underground hard rock mining environment 

 Physically capable to withstand the demands of working with diamond drill equipment and drill core (NQ)  

Competencies  

 This position is part of the bargaining unit (unionized) 

 We offer a base hourly wage (as per the collective agreement), and a competitive underground production bonus 

 A comprehensive benefit package is offered 

 We operate on continuous and semi-continuous shift schedules 

 Ability to follow instructions 

 Must be able to work with minimal supervision 

 Ability to work shift work 

 Attention to detail 

 Must be comfortable working in an underground environment 

 Ability to work effectively under pressure 

 Motivated, flexible, reliable and friendly 

 Ability to use initiative and pre-empt needs 

 Must be able to work effectively individually and as a team member  

What does working for Nyrstar mean? 

We employ around 7’700 people across five continents. We are proud of our culture that is based on the elements of the Nyrstar Way: Prevent Harm, Keep our Word, Take Bold Decisions, Be Open and Honest, Create Value, Use Innovative and Creative Thinking, Be Driven. Our company culture promotes and rewards excellence. As we continue to execute our business strategy, our workforce continues to grow and diversify. We value dynamic and motivated professionals who can demonstrate the elements of the Nyrstar Way. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in a global company that focuses on growth, operational excellence and industry leadership.