Safety Coordinator - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Health and Safety in Mining
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Métis Nation of Ontario Region 3. The Safety Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety programs site-wide. This role works collaboratively with all departments to minimize risks, ensure compliance, conduct inspections and investigations, and promote a proactive safety culture for employees, contractors, visitors, and the community. IAMGOLD offers a competitive total rewards package focused on well-being and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
The Safety Coordinator assists with health and safety program development, implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure a safe work environment.
- Develop, review, and support health and safety policies, rules, and procedures.
- Implement safety management tools such as Job Hazard Analysis, Job Task Observation, and incident investigations.
- Conduct surveillance audits and engage with employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Facilitate incident and accident investigations and risk assessments.
- Develop and promote new safety training programs.
- Maintain and report health and safety data.
- Conduct daily field inspections and safety audits.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety into operations.
- Assist with emergency response preparedness.
- Seek opportunities for operational safety improvements and problem-solving.
- Coach and provide direction to stakeholders and mentor new team members.
- Ensure contractor compliance with safety standards through training, inspections, and monitoring.
- Review contractor emergency response plans and safety programs.
- Promote a strong safety culture and proactive behaviors.
- Track and report contractor safety performance and incident data.
Requirements
Applicants should have education and experience relevant to health and safety in mining or industrial environments.
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma in health and safety, hygiene, or mining-related field preferred.
- Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is an asset.
- Train the Trainer and First Aid certifications considered assets.
- Relevant experience in mining or gold processing plants.
- Familiarity with Ontario Mining Health and Safety standards is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- High computer literacy in MS Windows and Office applications.
- Experience with Health & Safety software systems.
- Autonomous mining experience is an asset.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 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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