Millwright - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Mechanical Maintenance Position
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, in partnership with local First Nations and Métis communities. The Millwright is responsible for safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment throughout mining and milling operations. Working collaboratively with the team, Millwrights execute integrated plans to maintain operational reliability and ensure adherence to safety and maintenance standards. IAMGOLD offers a competitive total rewards package emphasizing sustainability and employee well-being.
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Responsibilities
The Millwright installs, maintains, troubleshoots, overhauls, and repairs stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment at the mine and mill.
- Read manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to plan work.
- Install, align, dismantle, and overhaul equipment including pumps, fans, conveyors, agitators, furnaces, and generators.
- Operate hoisting/lifting devices during machinery positioning.
- Inspect and diagnose equipment irregularities and malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot production machinery and systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, and programmable logic controls.
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
- Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, and inspections.
- Replace wear liners in chutes, mills, crushers, and feeders.
- Assemble machinery using hand, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Maintain safety certifications and operate equipment safely.
- Use CMMS software for work requests, tracking, and material ordering.
- Participate actively in job safety analysis and maintain clean work environment.
Requirements
Applicants should have relevant trade qualifications and experience in millwright work within mining or industrial settings.
- College diploma in industrial mechanic (millwright) or related field.
- Ontario Provincial or Inter-Provincial Industrial Mechanic Millwright License preferred.
- Apprentices may be considered.
- CWB all-position welding certification is an asset.
- Minimum 5 years related work experience.
- Experience in open pit mining or gold mineral processing is an asset.
- Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance software.
- Valid Ontario driver's license.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a comprehensive total rewards package focused on employee 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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