Mill Operator - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Plant Operations and Production
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Métis Nation of Ontario Region 3. Mill Operators ensure the safe, reliable operation and basic maintenance of processing plant circuits. They collaborate to deliver operational schedules, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain environmental standards. IAMGOLD offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits supporting safety, sustainability, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Mill Operators are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of processing plant circuits to support production goals.
- Follow environmental policies to preserve the natural environment.
- Perform Lock Out and Tag Out procedures as required.
- Conduct pre-operational checks and safely start-up, operate, and shut down equipment.
- Identify faults, troubleshoot, and report deficiencies.
- Develop understanding of mill circuits through training and experience.
- Identify maintenance issues and maintain housekeeping in designated areas.
- Seek opportunities to improve mill services and operational quality.
- Commit to continuous learning and skill development.
- Work collaboratively to resolve problems and improve performance.
- Coordinate with team members to meet shift deliverables.
- Maintain accurate equipment and shift logs and communicate deficiencies.
- Mentor new operators and promote an inclusive teamwork environment.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams supporting safety and environmental commitments.
Requirements
Applicants should have relevant education and experience in milling or industrial operations with strong communication and operational skills.
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Mill common core and specialty modules are assets.
- 6 months mineral processing, or 2 years milling, or 4 years industrial experience.
- Computer proficiency is an asset.
- Experience with Osisoft PI and HMI displays is an asset.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with sound judgment.
- Sound knowledge of milling fundamentals.
- Must be clean shaven if applicable and able to wear respirators.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a comprehensive total rewards package supporting employee health, wellness, 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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