At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate drilling projects while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Boart Longyear, a global leader in drilling services with over 130 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Fly In Fly Out position with excellent work-life balance and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the mining industry while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in underground mining and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54.43 - 54.43 $ per hour.
Company Overview Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.
The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services.
Our People At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.
Our Vision Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.
Our Values Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Percussive Drilling Services team in Red Lake, Ontario. This is a Fly In Fly Out, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off position. If the successful candidate is willing to relocate, or is local to Red Lake, Monday to Friday is also an option.
Hourly Wage: $54.43/hr plus up to $50/hr bonus Sign-on/Retention Bonus: $10,000 paid 50% after 6 months and 50% after 1 year of service.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and communicate activities and between internal & external clients
- Schedule crews and communicate daily project plans
- Acts as the technical and content expert for the project
- Analyzes, organizes, monitors and evaluates specified area including financial analysis
- Revises or creates procedures to improve efficiency of workflow.
- Initiates cost reduction programs, prepares proposals, and articulates product position, key benefits and value proposition
- Works with vendors and other third parties
- Accountable for the safety of all employees on site
- Accountable for meeting internal and external targets
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years underground mining experience
- Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core
- Project Management Experience
- Experience managing a team of more than 30 individuals
- Must have valid Canada Driver’s License
- Strong leadership and communication skills are a requirement for this position
- This is a hands‑on position that requires a decisive individual with a high level of initiative
- Experience operating and maintaining TH and ITH drills an asset
- Experience loading and blasting raises an asset
- Typically requires a minimum of 2-5 years of directly related experience.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:
- a strong compensation plan
- medical, vision, and dental program
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- employee recognition rewards program
- employee & family assistance program
This position is required to be at site in Red Lake on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Operations Project Manager – Red Lake in Winnipeg employer: Boart Longyear Ltd.
Boart Longyear is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees, offering a collaborative work culture in Saskatoon where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to safety and innovation, employees benefit from ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, ensuring they can grow their careers in the dynamic drilling industry. The company’s focus on teamwork and respect creates an environment where every voice is valued, making it a rewarding place to work.
