Major Drilling Group International Inc. provides specialized drilling services to the metals and mining industry. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, the company employs more than 6,000 skilled professionals and operates a fleet of over 650 drills across six continents, serving clients in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe. It is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker MDI.
The company's work centres on mineral exploration and resource development, through surface coring and underground coring operations, alongside specialized drilling solutions for some of the industry's more demanding projects. For candidates moving on from uniformed service, the relevant parts of the operation are field-based and safety-critical: crews work in remote and challenging environments, on rotational schedules, under structured supervision. Regional managers bring decades of project management experience, and senior management has led the business through multiple economic and mining cycles.
Roles at Major Drilling span drillers, drill helpers and field technicians, with progression into supervisory and management positions. The company states a commitment to safety and operational excellence as core operating principles, and its scale means positions arise across multiple countries and project sites rather than in a single location.
