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Swick Mining Services

Underground Walking Boss

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

$141,250 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $141,250 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: May 1, 2027
Experience: Minimum 4 years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

The Walking Boss is responsible for supervising day-to-day underground drilling activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the primary leader for assigned crews, providing direction, coaching, and support while coordinating resources to achieve operational and safety objectives.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and operational planning skills, along with a commitment to building a positive and accountable team culture.

What You'll DoSafety Leadership

Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example.
Ensure compliance with all company, client, CommonCore, and site-specific safety requirements.
Conduct workplace inspections, field audits, and safety meetings.
Investigate incidents, hazards, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
Promote continuous improvement in safety performance and risk management.

Operational Leadership

Supervise and coordinate daily underground drilling activities.
Assign work, manage crew schedules, and ensure resources are utilized effectively.
Monitor productivity and performance against operational targets.
Conduct regular underground inspections to verify quality, safety, and efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and reduce downtime.

Team Development

Lead, mentor, and support drilling crews.
Provide coaching and performance feedback to employees.
Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
Support workforce development and succession planning initiatives.

Equipment & Maintenance

Monitor the condition and performance of drilling equipment and support vehicles.
Ensure pre-operational inspections are completed and documented.
Coordinate maintenance activities and repair requirements.
Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records.

Communication & Reporting

Serve as a key liaison between management, crews, and client representatives.
Communicate operational priorities and performance expectations.
Complete required reports, inspections, and documentation accurately and on time.
Participate in planning meetings and operational reviews.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
Strong understanding of underground mining operations and safe work practices.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work in underground mining environments.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience.
Experience as a Walking Boss, Lead Hand, Foreman, Shift Boss, or similar role in the diamond drilling industry.
First Aid certification.
Common Core
Safety leadership or supervisory training certifications.
Experience with workforce planning, scheduling, and performance management.

Desired Skills

Leadership and team-building
Safety management
Conflict resolution
Operational planning and coordination
Equipment troubleshooting
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management and organization
Written and verbal communication
Continuous improvement mindset

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Retention Bonus
Rotation-based schedule
Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Industry-leading safety culture
Opportunity to work with a respected global drilling and mining services organization

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an underground mining environment and requires the ability to work in varying conditions, navigate underground workings, and meet all site-specific medical and fitness requirements.

Ready to lead a high-performing team in a safety-focused mining environment? Apply today and help drive operational excellence while developing the next generation of mining professionals.

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Responsibilities

Supervise daily underground drilling operations, ensuring crews work safely and efficiently and meet company, client, and regulatory requirements. Lead and develop crew members, coordinate equipment and maintenance, and communicate operational priorities while completing inspections and reports.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; at least four years of underground mining or diamond drilling experience; prior leadership or crew-lead experience; and a valid driver's license. Candidates must understand underground mining operations and safe work practices, communicate effectively, solve problems, and be able to work in an underground environment.

Skills

Leadership
Team Building
Safety Management
Conflict Resolution
Operational Planning
Coordination
Equipment Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Time Management
Organization
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Continuous Improvement
Workforce Planning
Performance Management

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Sign-On Bonus
Retention Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

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Keywords

Underground Mining
Diamond Drilling
Walking Boss
Crew Supervision
Common Core
Safety Leadership
Workplace Inspections
Field Audits
Incident Investigation
Hazard Management
Corrective Actions
Operational Planning
Crew Scheduling
Productivity Monitoring
Performance Management
Employee Coaching
Onboarding
Workforce Development
Succession Planning
Drilling Equipment
Pre-Operational Inspections
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Maintenance Records
Client Relations
Operational Reporting
First Aid
Underground Work Environment

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