Drill Operator - Côté Gold Mine - Rotation Based Work Schedule
IAMGOLD is hiring a D65 Drill Operator to join its team at the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario. This open-pit operation is a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., developed in partnership with local First Nations. The D65 Drill Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating drill equipment and performing routine maintenance. Working in a collaborative team, the role supports the execution of the integrated mine plan while contributing to operational reliability and continuous improvement. Camp accommodations are provided.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The D65 Drill Operator ensures safe, effective equipment operation and supports production efficiency.
- Operate drill equipment according to safety standards and site protocols.
- Perform equipment checks, cleaning, lubrication, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure safe positioning and clean work environments for all equipment.
- Utilize MineStar GPS systems for precision and autonomous integration.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and support problem resolution.
- Collaborate with crew members and contribute to team goals.
- Maintain accurate logs and report equipment issues or deficiencies.
- Train and mentor new operators as required.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience with heavy equipment and a commitment to safety and learning.
- Grade 12 or equivalent required.
- Minimum 6 months of heavy equipment operation experience.
- Equipment maintenance experience is an asset.
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
- Heavy equipment operator training considered an asset.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a full total rewards package for employees:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance coverage.
- Health Spending Account and fitness/wellness subsidy.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Registered Pension Plan with company match.
- 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.
Côté Gold MineEmployer Hiring
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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