Metallurgical Technician - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Mineral Processing Job
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, a joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Métis Nation of Ontario Region 3. The Metallurgical Technician role supports mill process optimization by managing sampling campaigns, performing lab test work, and collaborating across departments to enhance plant performance. The position requires technical proficiency and offers a comprehensive benefits package reflecting IAMGOLD's commitment to sustainable mining, safety, and community development.
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Responsibilities
The Metallurgical Technician is responsible for supporting mill process metallurgy and refinery operations to optimize plant performance and production efficiency.
- Participate in mill process metallurgy activities including sampling, analysis, testing, and metallurgical accounting.
- Plan and execute lab scale test work and prepare detailed reports.
- Engage with vendors, consultants, and contractors as needed.
- Analyze process data to align with operational goals.
- Investigate and improve efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of methods.
- Coordinate mill sampling campaigns.
- Ensure safe and accurate operation of online analyzers and samplers.
- Assist in procedure development and job hazard analysis.
- Perform equipment inspections during shutdowns.
- Identify and mitigate workplace safety and environmental hazards.
- Continuously improve technical knowledge and skills.
- Conduct quality control tests on reagents and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluate and implement projects to improve gold production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Troubleshoot circuit performance and reagent usage.
- Collaborate with mill assay lab to prioritize samples and results.
- Assist with refinery tasks as required.
Requirements
Applicants should have relevant education and experience in mineral processing or metallurgy, along with strong analytical and teamwork skills.
- College diploma in mineral processing, metallurgy, or related field.
- Minimum 1 year related work experience.
- Solid understanding of mill throughput and recovery optimization.
- Previous gold processing plant experience is an asset.
- Proficiency with computer applications and metallurgical software.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong observational and analytical skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Capable of implementing operational improvements.
- Ability to lead and collaborate within teams.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD provides a robust total rewards package to support employee well-being and financial security.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits.
- 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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