About Us
Down to Earth provides specialized geotechnical and environmental drilling services for engineers, consultants, planning firms, mining companies, municipalities, and both provincial and federal governments across Northern Ontario. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, practical solutions with a focus on efficiency, sample integrity, and client value.
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Our expertise in investigative testing and sample collection forms a critical foundation for informed environmental and geotechnical engineering decisions. By offering reliable technical data, we enable our clients to make sound engineering judgments and complete their designs confidently.
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With a licensed and well-trained team, we are certified by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Our staff includes licensed Well Technicians and Assistant Well Technicians, all of whom have undergone extensive training in safety protocols, including WHMIS, propane handling, spill response, fall arrest, and first aid. Safety remains our top priority in every project.
Meet Down to Earth Drilling and Coring
Drillers, Well Technicians, Civil Engineers and Geotechnical Technologists
Maurice Corriveau
P.Eng., CEO, Project Manager
Maurice Corriveau is a Senior Professional Engineer registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), the National Drilling Association, and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). With over 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, drilling, and coring, he has worked on projects involving commercial buildings, bridges, pavement structures, and municipal services. Maurice oversees all drilling projects from initiation to completion and is a licensed water well technician with the MECP under Ontario Regulation 903, holding Class 1, 2, and 3 licenses.
Driller, Civil Tech.
Andrew Waboose
Andrew Waboose is an experienced geotechnical driller dedicated to taking your boreholes to new depths. As a Class 3 Well Technician, Andrew prioritizes safety and the environment in every project. With a background in Civil Engineering Technology, he collaborates with Maurce Corriveau to gather essential field information for geotechnical applications. Trust Andrew to deliver reliable, expert services tailored to needs
Josh Penno
Driller, Geoscience Specialize
Josh Penno is a seasoned driller who prioritizes safety in every aspect of his work. With a keen eye for detail, he meticulously logs samples and conducts thorough lab tests on representative samples, ensuring the highest quality and reliability in his findings. Trust in Josh’s expertise to deliver precise results while maintaining a safe working environment.
