Industry Resources

Industry Information Resources

The resources listed below provide sources for Industry Information regarding various topics such as Health and Safety, Recommended Wages, Industry Associations, Drug and Alcohol Policy Recommendations, Drafting Drill Bid Contracts, Drilling on the Ice Procedures and more. CDDA Members have access to more exclusive content and resources. For information on how to become a CDDA Member, Click here. 

CDDA Diamond Drilling Recommended Hourly Wages

2022 Recommended Diamond Drilling Wages (Average Ranges)

Western Canada Quebec 

Runner:  $28-30 hr

Helper:  $19-22 hr

Western Provinces 

Runner:  $30-34 hr

Helper:  $23-24 hr

Ontario

Runner: $32-35 hr

Helper: $22-30 hr

Please be advised that bonus and retention are not included in this as well as the experience level of the worker.  This survey shows that it can add up to $8.00 an hour on the rate or reduce it by $2.00.

Please see below line chart for information on previous years’ average wages.

CDDA’s recommended wages Power Point

Industry Links and Resources

1. Best Practice Ice Roads
2. Borehole Deviation Guidelines 
3. Canada Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Regulations
4.  Cannamm Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
5.  Cannabis  Effects Research Links 
6. Cannabis and the Workplace Discussion paper
7.  CDDA Standard Drilling Services Agreement (SAMPLE)
8.  Drilling in West Africa- A Lesson Learned Presentation 
9.  EHS Management System Guide 
10.  Employment Standards Act 
11.  Equipment and Operations Wells, Installations, Equipment, Facilities and Support Craft
12.  Helicopter Slinging Training
13.  Implications of Cannabis
14. Legislations and Regulations For Mining
15. Mental Health Commission of Canada Strategic Plan
16. Investing_in_Mental_Health_FINAL_Version_ENG
17. Mining Matters
18. Mining Statistics 2015
19.  Minerals and Metals Policy of Canada
20.  Natural Gas Facts 
21. PNN-Information 
22. Procurement Modernization Presentation
23. Safety and Environmental Protection Laws Canada 
24. The Canadian Mining Certification Program Presentation 
25.  The Northern Miner

Industry Associations

1. Alberta Chamber of Resources
2. Association de l’exploration minière du Québec
3. Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia
4. Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association
5. Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE)
6. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
7. Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization
8. Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
9. Coal Association of Canada
10. Mining Association of Canada
11. Mining Association of British Columbia
12. Mining Association of Manitoba
13. Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Mineral Resources
14. Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines
15. Northwest Mining Association
16. Ontario Mining Association
17. Ontario Prospectors Association
18. Quebec Mining Association
19. Saskatchewan Mining Association
20. Yukon Chamber of Mines

The Mineral and Metals Policy of the Government of Canada

1. Attracting Investment: “Canada is Open for Business and Committed to Sustainable Development 
2. Finance and Taxation
3. Health and the Environment
4. Promoting Economic Growth and Job Creation
5. Recycling of Minerals and Metals 
6. The Business Climate: Ensuring the Competitiveness of Canada’s Minerals and Metals Industry
7. The Role of the Federal Government in Minerals and Metals
8. V. Aboriginal Communities: Promoting Involvement in Minerals and Metals Activities
9. See PDF File of Entire Policy for More