Instrumentation Technician - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Process Control and Maintenance
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, developed in partnership with local First Nations and Métis communities. The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, repair, and installation of industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation across the mine and milling operations. This role supports plant operational reliability by working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards. IAMGOLD provides a competitive salary and benefits package supporting employee well-being and sustainable mining practices.
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Responsibilities
The Instrumentation Technician maintains, calibrates, repairs, and installs control and measurement instrumentation throughout mining and milling operations.
- Consult manuals, schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints for tests and maintenance procedures.
- Inspect and diagnose instrumentation faults using precision instruments and electronic devices.
- Repair, adjust, calibrate components per manufacturer specs.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and complete associated reports in Oracle eAM.
- Install instruments on new and existing plant equipment.
- Teardown and repair control valves, actuators, and positioners; tune and set up hardware.
- Advise process operators and control technicians.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment and correct unsafe conditions promptly.
- Diagnose potential failures and recommend solutions.
- Follow company health and safety standards for equipment use and maintenance.
- Commit to continuous learning and problem-solving; share inefficiencies and work collaboratively.
- Coordinate with team members to meet shift deliverables and mentor new technicians.
- Ensure accurate equipment and shift logs; communicate deficiencies appropriately.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams supporting community, environmental, and shareholder commitments.
Requirements
Applicants should have technical education and work experience in instrumentation, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- College diploma in electrical and/or instrumentation technician or related field.
- Ontario Provincial or Inter-Provincial Instrumentation Technician License preferred; apprentices may be considered.
- Minimum 4 years related work experience.
- Experience in open pit mining or gold mineral processing considered an asset.
- Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance software.
- Valid Ontario driver's license required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package promoting health, wellness, and financial security.
- 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 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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