Tool Crib Attendant - Côté Gold Mine Ontario - Support Role in Mining Operations
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 Tool Crib Attendant position supports the maintenance team by managing tool inventory and distribution. The role emphasizes safety, organizational excellence, and operational reliability within a well-established mining operation committed to responsible mining and community engagement. The employer offers competitive salary, benefits including health, dental, pension, share purchase plans, and additional subsidies supporting employee well-being.
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Responsibilities
The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for managing and maintaining tool inventory to support the operational reliability of the Côté Gold Mine maintenance team.
- Distribute and collect tools for employees and contractors.
- Inspect tools for damage and wear.
- Receive, rotate, and maintain tool inventory records.
- Order new tools as necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the tool crib.
- Ensure safe storage of hazardous materials per WHMIS.
- Prepare inventory counts as required.
- Commit to continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Mentor and train new team members.
- Maintain accurate equipment and shift logs.
- Communicate deficiencies and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.
Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum education of Grade 12 or equivalent, with organizational skills and safety knowledge relevant to mining environments.
- Grade 12 or equivalent education.
- Prior tool management experience is an asset.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
- Sense of urgency and ability to focus.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
Perks and Benefits
IAMGOLD offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support employee health, wellness, and financial security.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- 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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