Camp Cook - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - On-Site Food Services Position
IAMGOLD's Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Cook on a 5-month contract to deliver high-quality food service in an exploration camp setting. The role involves planning and preparing meals, managing grocery orders, maintaining kitchen facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. IAMGOLD is committed to sustainable mining practices, employee well-being, and inclusive work culture, offering a rewarding environment backed by a recognized employer reputation and comprehensive benefits.
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Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for food preparation, meal planning, and kitchen operations in the exploration camp.
- Prepare and deliver hot lunches, dinners, and continental breakfasts.
- Manage grocery orders ensuring correct quantities and quality.
- Maintain kitchen facilities and equipment in compliance with regulations.
- Plan menus and manage food and equipment needs.
- Check received product quantity and quality, reporting issues to supervisors.
- Record production and operational data.
- Estimate supply requirements and handle ordering/requisitioning.
- Perform meal preparation and cleanup tasks efficiently.
Requirements
Applicants should have catering experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to work independently.
- Minimum 3 years experience in related environment.
- Hands-on experience in high-volume catering.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive total rewards package emphasizing health, wellness, and financial security.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits.
- Health Spending Account.
- Fitness and wellness subsidy.
- Employee and family assistance program.
- Registered pension plan with company match.
- Employee share purchase plan with company match.
- TFSA and RRSP savings plans.
- Electric vehicle subsidy.
Worksite/Project
Côté Gold Mine
Côté Gold Mine is a state-of-the-art open-pit gold mining operation located near Gogama in northeastern Ontario, Canada. Jointly owned by IAMGOLD Corporation (60.3%) and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (39.7%), the mine achieved its first gold pour and commenced commercial production in 2024 . With an anticipated mine life of approximately 18 years, Côté Gold is poised to become one of Canada's largest gold producers. The mine boasts proven and probable reserves of 234.6 million tonnes grading 1.01 g/t gold, containing 7.6 million ounces of gold. Including the adjacent Gosselin deposit, the combined measured and indicated resources total 16.5 million ounces, with an additional 4.2 million ounces in inferred resources. Côté Gold is notable for its adoption of advanced technologies, including autonomous haul trucks and drills, enhancing operational efficiency and safety . The project is situated on Treaty 9 territory, encompassing the traditional lands of the Mattagami First Nation and Flying Post First Nation, and within the traditional harvesting area of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.
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IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD Corporation is a Toronto-based, mid-tier gold mining company operating high-quality assets in Canada and West Africa. Founded in 1990, IAMGOLD is recognized for its commitment to responsible mining, sustainability, and Indigenous and community partnerships. The company is publicly traded on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IMG) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IAG). IAMGOLD’s core operations include the Essakane Mine in Burkina Faso and the Westwood Mine in Quebec. Its flagship development, the Côté Gold Project in Ontario—a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining—began commercial production and is expected to produce an average of 367,000 ounces of gold per year over a 16-year mine life. As a leader in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, IAMGOLD adheres to international frameworks such as GRI and SASB and actively supports the World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles. With a workforce of approximately 4,800, the company offers career opportunities across engineering, operations, sustainability, and skilled trades in remote and urban locations. IAMGOLD continues to invest in exploration across Canada and West Africa, with projects like Nelligan, Monster Lake, and Diakha-Siribaya.
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