My first job with Noront was assisting with the major core haul program at McFauld’s Lake in 2014. Since then I’ve taken on other roles and contracts, and I now work as a geological technician at Esker Site where I help the geologists and work with core.
I recently completed KKETS’ Surface and Underground Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core certification at the Norcat training facility in Sudbury. I took this program to better myself so I can continue to grow, increase my skills and build my confidence at work. The training taught me about workplace safety, protecting the environment, performance efficiency, proper procedures, improving communication skills and working within a team—which are all facets of the driller assistant job.
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