Heavy Equipment Technician - Côté Gold Mine - Rotational Work Schedule
IAMGOLD is seeking a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician for its Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario. This open-pit mining operation, developed in partnership with local Indigenous communities and Sumitomo Metal Mining, requires skilled tradespeople to support mobile equipment reliability across mine and milling operations. The technician will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty equipment while contributing to safety, operational excellence, and team collaboration. Camp accommodations are provided.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile heavy equipment across mining and milling operations.
- Diagnose equipment faults using computerized tools and other testing systems.
- Replace or repair parts and systems using hand/power tools.
- Test and ensure repaired equipment meets manufacturer specifications.
- Perform routine maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and attachment servicing.
- Operate and maintain equipment according to health and safety standards.
- Identify issues, report inefficiencies, and troubleshoot collaboratively.
- Maintain detailed logs and participate in shift planning and cross-functional teams.
- Mentor new technicians and support site-wide maintenance goals.
Requirements
Applicants must have strong mechanical knowledge and certification in heavy equipment maintenance.
- College diploma in heavy equipment or related field.
- Ontario Certificate of Qualification preferred; completed apprenticeship required.
- Minimum 5 years of related experience; open-pit mining experience an asset.
- Knowledge of CAT systems (SIS, ET, HIS) and MineStar is an asset.
- Proficiency with maintenance software and computer applications.
- Valid Ontario driver's license.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a robust total rewards package:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance coverage.
- Health Spending Account and 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.
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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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