Job Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain and organize appropriate inventory levels of necessary materials, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
• Assist the Driller, client and other team members where required.
• Regular and repetitive lifts of 50-90 lbs.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 3 Driver’s Licence.
• Have 1-3 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling is an asset.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment an asset.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
• Have experience working in the field, in remote and/or varied weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Compensation

$23.00 – $28.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, and education.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
• Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
• Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
• Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
• Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Have 3-5 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Compensation

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

5th Person

The 5th Person works alongside a drill team as their support, and ensure that all equipment and resources operate safely and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload equipment.
• Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.
• Drive, operate, refuel and wash Geotech equipment, including trucks, support vehicles, generators, pumps, and hand tools.
• Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain a water source (if required for the project).
• Mix drill mud.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and tooling before and after projects.
• Set up materials at the job site in a safe, designated area.
• Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid Class 3 or higher Driver’s Licence 

• 3+ years’ experience in mining or construction.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience working around helicopters.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment, including tooling and inventory, is a strong asset.
• Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Hours of Work:

4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days. Flexibility with schedule as rotation is subject to change.

Salary: $28-32/hr, based on experience.

Warehouse Person/ Shipper Receiver

We are looking for a Warehouse Person/ Shipper Receiver to manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and support field operations. This role involves handling drilling materials, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, and maintain an organized warehouse to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, Operations and Yard staff where required.
• Fill and complete requisitions in a timely manner.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and shared with appropriate parties.
• Assist in shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Ensure internal and external rentals are available upon request.
• Process weekly and monthly reports including damages, returns and currently rented items.
• Ensure rentals are returned in a timely manner.
• Inspect incoming load requisitions for expected rentals.
• Maintain tracking mechanism for rentals.
• Create requisitions for rental/internal kits that require restocking.
• Conduct sign in/out of rental and internal kits.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

·       1-2 years previous experience in a warehouse, shipping/ receiving or logistics.

·       Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.

·       Experience in drilling, mining, or construction industries is a strong asset.

·       Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks at hand

·       Excellent communication and organizational skills

·       Drilling experience in various methodologies such as Coring, Auguring and Air Rotary considered assets

·       Knowledge of drilling equipment, related tooling and consumables

·       Forklift experience considered an asset

·       Must have valid Class 5/7 (N) or higher Driver’s License

Rate:

$23.00 – $28.00 per hour based on experience. 

Schedule: Working schedule is Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Geotech Drilling Services Ltd. is looking for a motivated Yard Technician to join their team in Prince George! This dynamic role will involve general yard tasks to effectively support the loading and unloading of equipment for drilling programs based across Western Canada. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Yard team and the effective preperation of drilling related equipment and supplies.

Yard Technician Responsibilities:

• Performing routine laboring tasks on a daily basis such as yard clean up.
• Moving, carrying and hauling materials and inventory.
• Filling requisitions for project work.
• Operating hand-held equipment and forklift.
• Sorting, inspecting, and cleaning equipment for future projects.
• Understanding and observing all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self, co-workers and Geotech property.
• Ensure outgoing loads are logically organized, complete and secure for transport
• Ensure quality of outgoing loads and report all defects or errors to the Yard Foreman
• Maintain constant communication with yard technicians and operations staff
• Exert excellent prioritizing skill to meet and exceed project timelines
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks at hand
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Drilling experience in various methodologies such as Coring, Auguring and Air Rotary considered assets
• Knowledge of drilling equipment, related tooling and consumables
• Forklift experience considered an asset
• Must have valid Class 5/7 (N) License

Rate:

$21.00 – $28.00 per hour based on experience. 

Schedule: 

Working schedule is four days a week, including weekends.  Typically this will consist of 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is 6:30am – 5:00pm.

Start Date: April 15th, 2025 

Program duration: 3 – 4 Months. 

Excavator Operator/ 5th Person

The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating heavy machinery and  working alongside a drill team as their support, and ensure that all equipment and resources operate safely and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload equipment.
• Operate excavators and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform site preparation, trenching, grading, and excavating work according to project requirements.
• Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.
• Drive, operate, refuel and wash Geotech equipment, including trucks, Skid Steers, support vehicles, generators, pumps, and hand tools.
• Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain a water source (if required for the project).
• Mix drill mud.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and tooling before and after projects.
• Set up materials at the job site in a safe, designated area.
• Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid Class 5 or higher Driver’s Licence 
• Must have  3 – 5 years proven experience as an Excavator operator.
• Valid operator certification/licence.
• Knowledge of excavation techniques, soil types, and site preparation procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly. 
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience working around helicopters.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment, including tooling and inventory, is a strong asset.
• Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Company: Geotech Drilling

               – A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey and Alberta. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada’s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you’ll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain and organize appropriate inventory levels of necessary materials, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
• Assist the Driller, client and other team members where required.
• Regular and repetitive lifts of 50-90 lbs.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 3 Driver’s Licence.
• Must have 1-2 years of experience in construction or a similar field. 
• Have 1-3 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling is an asset.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment an asset.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
• Have experience working in the field, in remote and/or varied weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Compensation

$23.00 – $26.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, and education.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.