Geology Field Technician - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Exploration and Sampling Role
IAMGOLD's Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, developed in partnership with local First Nations and Métis Nation of Ontario, is seeking a Geology Field Technician on a 12-month contract. The role supports geological exploration by assisting with drill core handling, sampling, logging, and field geological tasks. The position requires adherence to strict safety and environmental protocols, collaboration with geologists, and operational excellence. IAMGOLD offers competitive salary and benefits aligned with sustainable mining and community values.
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Responsibilities
The Geology Field Technician assists with exploration drill campaigns and supports geological data collection and core shack operations.
- Attend daily safety and work assignment meetings.
- Receive, organize, prepare, measure, photograph, and catalog drill core samples.
- Assist geologists in logging lithology, mineralization, alteration, and structures using AcQuire software.
- Label and tag core boxes accurately.
- Perform Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and density measurements.
- Conduct geotechnical and geophysical measurements.
- Maintain core shack cleanliness and equipment.
- Follow health, safety, and environmental protocols.
- Assist with sample preparation and assay lab submissions.
- Enter and manage geological data.
- Assist with diamond drill safety inspections and drill pad layout using GPS.
- Support other production geology field tasks as needed.
Requirements
Applicants should have related education or training, field experience, and strong safety awareness.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Registration in geology or geological engineering program is an asset.
- Minimum 1 year related work experience is an asset.
- Experience in mineral exploration preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing weather and field conditions.
- Ability to operate telehandler.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20kg (44 lbs).
- Basic computer skills.
- Good observational, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
- Surface Miner Common Core considered an asset.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive salary and benefits package supporting health, wellness, and financial security for contract employees.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance coverage.
- 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 options.
- 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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