The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is proud to recognize Hy-Tech Drilling as our March Contractor Member of the Month. We spoke with a member of their team to learn more about their services, their experience in the industry, and how their CDDA membership supports our shared commitment to safety, strong standards, and professionalism across diamond drilling.
Can you tell us more about your company?
Hy-Tech Drilling was founded in 1991, and we will celebrate 35 years in operation in November 2026. We are a Canadian-owned diamond drilling contractor rooted in the Bulkley Valley and Golden Triangle of Northern BC. From a single-drill operation, we have grown into an international contractor operating across North America, South America, and Europe, while remaining grounded in our strong foundation of safety, professionalism, and preparedness.
Our purpose is to create value for all by delivering win-win-win drilling solutions for our people, partners, and customers, while contributing positively to the communities where we work. Guided by our vision of trust earned through action, we bring precision, predictability, and dependable execution to every project, building long-term partnerships through consistent performance in the field.
What Products and Services Do You Offer?
We provide a full range of diamond core drilling services, including surface and underground drilling and specialized programs such as deep-hole drilling, directional drilling, fly-in work, barge or ice drilling, and drilling in sensitive environments. Our team is experienced in remote, logistically complex, and technically demanding projects, with a strong focus on safety systems, crew training, and proactive risk management. We also prioritize transparent reporting and client-focused execution to help deliver predictable, reliable outcomes.
At the CDDA, we value recognizing employees who are making a difference in the industry. Is there someone from your team you’d like to highlight?
Hy-Tech Drilling is proud to highlight two team members whose careers reflect the opportunities within the diamond drilling industry and whose leadership continues to make a meaningful impact on our company and the industry as a whole.
From Helper to Vice-President of Operations: Jason Comeau
Jason Comeau began his career in the drilling industry as a Helper and joined Hy-Tech in February 2004, building his expertise from the ground up. With more than 20 years in the diamond drilling industry, he has developed strong experience in field operations, crew leadership, and performance management, progressing through increasingly senior roles, including Field Operations Manager. Today, Jason serves as Vice President, Operations, overseeing Hy-Tech’s North American operations and driving efficiency, consistency, and high performance across projects. His leadership is rooted in hands-on field knowledge and strategic oversight which has been instrumental in Hy-Tech’s surface and underground drilling success, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, innovation, and dependable service delivery.
From Driller to Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Training: Barry Nabess
Barry Nabess began his diamond drilling career with Connors Drilling and Foraco before joining Hy-Tech in 2008 as a Driller in Red Lake. Over the past two decades, he has built deep industry experience and played a key role in shaping Hy-Tech’s operational and safety culture. Barry advanced through leadership positions, including Training Manager, where he focused on strengthening safety systems and workforce development. Now, as Director of Environment, Health, Safety and Training, he leads Hy-Tech’s strategic efforts in environmental stewardship, risk management, and operational training. With a strong field background and long tenure, Barry brings valuable perspective to EHS initiatives and continues to reinforce Hy-Tech’s commitment to employee development, elevated standards, and best practices across the industry.
What do you value about being a CDDA Member?
What we value most about being a CDDA Member is the opportunity to actively support and strengthen the diamond drilling industry through collaboration, shared best practices, and a collective commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Hy-Tech Drilling has been a long-standing member of the CDDA, and we believe the industry is strongest when contractors work together to elevate standards and advance responsible drilling across Canada. This commitment is reflected in our leadership legacy within the Association, our Chairman & Founder, Harvey Tremblay, helped initiate the CDDA’s Drilling Excellence Certification (DEC) program, recognizing early on the importance of consistent best practices, professional recognition, and continuous improvement across the sector. That legacy continues today, with Harvey having served as CDDA President and Hy-Tech’s current President, Dwayne Ross, also serving as President of the CDDA. Through ongoing involvement, Hy-Tech remains dedicated to safety leadership, meaningful industry contribution, and helping build a stronger future for diamond drilling.
The CDDA extends our sincere thanks to Hy-Tech Drilling for their ongoing support of the CDDA and for their leadership in promoting safety, strong standards, and professionalism across the diamond drilling industry and invites you to visit their directory listing to learn more about their services https://www.cdda.ca/directory_listing/hy-tech-drilling-ltd/.
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