Driller, Long Hole

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM: poised for growth and delivering excellence in all that we do.

We would love to have you join us and be part of the only gold producing facility in Saskatchewan. The Seabee Gold Operation is located about 500km northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the boreal forest. At SSR Mining, our vision is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders through responsible mining. People and the environment are our most important resources, and we are committed to safeguarding them both now and for the future. We recognize the catalyst role our operations can play in local communities and commit to engaging with and investing in local communities and leaving a positive legacy. We do this by implementing the highest standards of sustainability, as well as the necessary plans, procedures, metrics, and targets to meet our commitments every single day.

Joining SSR Mining is being part of a diverse team committed to ensuring that safety comes first, an innovative mindset is encouraged, and collaboration is a constant.

At SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Seabee Gold Operation stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflecting the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Seabee Gold Operation is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers, support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Seabee Gold Operation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation (SGO) is hiring for a Driller, Long Hole.

About Your New Role:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mine Operations, the Driller, Long Hole, will be responsible for operating various underground mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner. You will operate a percussive drilling rig in an underground environment, including loading explosives, installation, and grouting of cables for support. You will prepare daily reports of all drilling activities, that will reflect footage drilled, ground conditions, time spent performing other activities besides drilling, and reporting supplies consumed.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Able to drill with CMAC drills and electric Stope Master drills.
• Read and understand planned drill patterns.
• Wash, scale and make safe drill areas to be marked up.
• Drive, set up and operate a single-boom pneumatic long hole rig. Capacity to drill to a high standard.
• Do minor repairs to rig: replace hoses, shank adaptors etc.
• Shot firing.
• Participate in regular toolbox safety meetings.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to work independently.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• A positive and proactive attitude towards safety is essential.
• Must have a complete knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and engines an asset.
• Underground Common Core an asset.

Your Education and Experience:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum two-three (2-3) years’ experience in an underground hard rock mine.
• Previous Long Hole Drilling an asset.

About Our Working Conditions:

This position has a schedule of 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off at our remote camp which you will be required to fly in fly out with pick up points in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge.

Our Stipulations:

This job posting complies with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Code of Conduct. Our Respect in the Workplace policy, Safety, Health & Environment policies, and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures are implemented and or revised by the Company or by Legislation.

This job description is an outline of the key requirements and responsibilities for this role but is not to be considered an exhaustive list. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.