Scaffolder - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Structural Support and Site Access
IAMGOLD operates the Côté Gold Mine near Gogama, Ontario, developed in partnership with local First Nations and Métis Nation of Ontario Region 3. The Scaffolder plays a critical role supporting construction, maintenance, and repair by erecting and dismantling scaffolding safely to industry standards. This role ensures secure access for mill operations and adheres to safety protocols to facilitate efficient, safe operations. IAMGOLD offers a comprehensive benefits package focusing on employee well-being and sustainable mining practices.
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Responsibilities
The Scaffolder is responsible for safely erecting, inspecting, maintaining, and dismantling scaffolding structures to support mill operations.
- Assemble, install, and dismantle scaffolding structures for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ensure scaffolds are built to exact specifications and safety standards.
- Follow company safety policies and local regulations during scaffold construction and dismantling.
- Conduct routine safety checks and inspections of scaffolds before use.
- Maintain scaffolding materials and report damage or wear for replacement.
- Commit to continuous skill improvement and operational problem-solving.
- Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Coordinate with team members to meet shift deliverables and mentor new scaffolders.
- Maintain accurate equipment and shift logs; communicate deficiencies.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams supporting operational, community, and environmental goals.
Requirements
Applicants should have relevant education, certification, and experience scaffolding in industrial or mining environments.
- Post-secondary education in a related trade.
- Certification or trade qualification is an asset.
- 2-3 years scaffolding experience, preferably in industrial or mining settings.
- Familiarity with scaffolding safety regulations and standards.
- Strong understanding of scaffolding materials, construction, and safety.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and job specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package supporting 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.
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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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