Job Title:
Lead Well Driller / Class 1 Technician – Relocate to Thunder Bay (DR12 / DR24 Experience)
Job Description:
Are you an experienced water well driller tired of the Southern Ontario grind? Spending hours in gridlock on the 401, looking at million-dollar townhomes, and wishing you had more time to actually enjoy life?
NWO Well Services in Thunder Bay might be right for you.
We are Northwestern Ontario’s leading well water experts. We run top-tier equipment, handle diverse residential and commercial projects, and have a tight-knit team with over 100 years of combined experience. We are growing fast, and we need a skilled operator to help run our current and future DR12s.
If you want to build a real life, buy an affordable house, raise a family, and have world-class hunting, fishing, and winter sports right out your back door—this is your excuse to finally move north.
What We Are Looking For:
We need someone who knows their way around a heavy rotary/air-percussion rigs. We have two paths for this role:
- The Licensed Pro: You already hold an active MECP Class 1 Well Technician License in Ontario and have 3+ years of experience on DTH hammer rotary rigs.
- The Experienced Operator: You don’t have the Class 1 card yet, but you have 3+ years of verifiable experience operating a DR12 or DR24 (or equivalent top-head rotary rig). If you have the hands-on skills, we will provide the structure, mentorship, and support to get you fully licensed as a Class 1 Tech.
The NWO Wells Difference (Why Work With Us?):
- True Work/Life Balance: We know the drilling industry has a reputation for burning guys out. We don't do that here. We genuinely respect family obligations, keep structured schedules, and ensure you actually have the time to enjoy life outside of work.
- Rock-Solid Financials & Benefits: We invest in our people for the long haul. We offer a competitive RRSP program to help you build your future.
- Comprehensive Health Care: Our team is fully protected with an excellent benefits package, including 80/20 dental, 80/20 prescription coverage, vision/eye care, and more.
- Gear Provided: You bring the skill; we bring the gear. All PPE is supplied.
- Modern tool, modern methods: We take pride in our equipment and methods. You won’t be wrestling rusted-out junk; you’ll be operating high-performing rigs with cutting edge techniques.
Why Move to Thunder Bay? (The Ultimate Lifestyle Upgrade):
- Real Freedom & Space: Say goodbye to Ontario's crowded highway corridors. Welcome to clean air, acreage, and room to breathe.
- Affordable Living: Buy a large, beautiful home for a fraction of what a starter home costs down south. City home, country home, lake house? All are possible here. Actually build equity and start a family without the financial stress.
- An Outdoor Paradise: If you live to hunt, fish, camp, boat, or snowmobile, you will be living in the epicenter of it. Your playground starts where the pavement ends.
Core Responsibilities:
- Safely transport, set up, and operate water well drilling rigs.
- Manage the drilling site, ensure strict compliance with O. Reg 903.
- Work collaboratively with the drill team, our office and our pump and filtration teams to deliver complete water systems to our clients.
- Maintain clear daily logs, drilling records, and well records for MECP compliance.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and visual inspections on the rigs.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years operating large top-head drive rotary or dual-rotary drill rigs (Foremost or equivalent air-percussion units).
- Licensing: Active Ontario Class 1 Well Technician License IS A MAJOR ASSET. Alternatively, a proven track record that qualifies you to challenge and obtain the Class 1 license within 12 months.
- Driver’s License: Clean DZ or AZ Commercial License (required to move the rigs and support trucks).
- Mindset: Dependable, safety-first attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to relocate long-term to Northwestern Ontario.
Compensation:
- Highly competitive hourly rate (dependent entirely on your licensing and rig experience).
- Abundant overtime opportunities.
- Relocation assistance can be negotiated for the right candidate.
Ready to change your scenery and secure your future? Check us out at nwowells.ca to see who we are, then send your resume to [email protected]. Let's talk about making your move north a reality.
*** If you meet the initial qualifications we are looking for we will fly you out at our cost for a try out. ***
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
