Conveyor Technician - Côté Gold Mine - Rotational Work Schedule
IAMGOLD is seeking a Millwright - Conveyor Technician for the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario. This position supports the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of stationary industrial equipment such as conveyors, pumps, fans, and more across mining and milling operations. The technician plays a vital role in equipment troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and system overhauls. Collaboration with the team and adherence to health and safety standards are essential. Camp accommodations are provided.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of conveyors and industrial machinery across the mine site.
- Install, align, overhaul, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and conveyors.
- Read manuals, blueprints, and schematics for layout and procedures.
- Operate hoisting devices for equipment positioning and repairs.
- Maintain and repair power transmissions, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and preventive inspections.
- Utilize CMMS software for tracking, work orders, and time logging.
- Ensure safe equipment operation and maintain housekeeping standards.
- Participate in safety analysis and communicate issues for follow-up.
Requirements
Candidates must be certified and experienced in millwright or industrial mechanic roles.
- College diploma in industrial mechanic or related field.
- Ontario Millwright License preferred; apprentices may be considered.
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical experience.
- Experience in open-pit or mineral processing (gold) is an asset.
- CWB welding certification is an asset.
- Proficiency in maintenance software and computer applications.
- Valid Ontario driver's license required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive total rewards package to support its workforce:
- Competitive salary and performance bonus.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance coverage.
- Health Spending Account and wellness subsidy.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Registered Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.
- TFSA, RRSP, and 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 Canadian-based intermediate gold producer and developer, publicly traded on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the tickers IAG and IMG and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1990, the company employs several thousand people and operates gold mines in North America and West Africa. Its producing operations are the Côté Gold mine in northern Ontario — among the largest gold mines in production in Canada, which IAMGOLD operates in a 70/30 partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining — the Westwood underground mine in Quebec, and the Essakane mine in Burkina Faso. Located roughly 125 kilometres southwest of Timmins near Gogama, Côté Gold reached commercial production in 2024 and is the first gold mine in North America designed and built for a fully autonomous haulage fleet, running self-driving haul trucks and drills managed from a central integrated operations centre. The large-scale open-pit operation is designed for a mine life of more than 18 years, and represents one of the newest and most technologically advanced gold mines in Canada. IAMGOLD also holds a portfolio of exploration and development projects in high-potential mining districts, including the large-scale Nelligan Mining Complex in Quebec.
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