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D65 Drill Operator

Gogama, ON
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus
Extended health, dental, and insurance coverage
Health spending account

About the role

Description

Improve today. Define tomorrow.

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

MINE EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

The Mine Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe and reliable operation and basic maintenance of Côté Gold's equipment as assigned. The Operators work collaboratively with the team to deliver execution of the integrated plan and schedule.

We are specifically searching for Operators that are fully qualified on the following equipment / services:

  • D65 Drill

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Safe and reliable equipment operation.

  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety standards.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform regular safety checks on equipment.
  • Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off, or loading and unloading.
  • Ensure equipment exterior and interior is kept clean and safe.
  • Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.

Area 2:

Operational excellence.

  • Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Continually seek to improve your skills as an operator and maintainer.
  • Watch for inefficiencies or problems.
  • Ensure problems and inefficiencies are shared with others.
  • Embrace the MineStar high precision GPS system on all the equipment to make the Autonomous haulage and Autonomous drilling work more efficiently and effectively.
  • Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Consider risk along the five dimensions (throughput, time, quality, sustainability and cost).

Area 3:

Work collaboratively with others to deliver operational reliability.

  • Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
  • Mentor and train new team members.
  • Participate in and lend your expertise to the team.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively using the tools provided.
  • Ensure equipment logs and shift logs are accurate and complete.
  • Ensure any deficiencies are communicated to the appropriate team members for follow up.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on our commitment to our team, our communities, the environment, and our shareholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves:

Minimum Qualifications, Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.

Work Experience – Nature & Length

  • 6 months of heavy equipment operation.
  • Equipment maintenance experience is considered an asset.

Additional Qualifications – Competency Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Clean driving record.
  • Heavy equipment operator training considered an asset.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

Competitive Salary and Bonus Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage Health Spending Account Fitness & Wellness Subsidy Employee & Family Assistance Program Registered Pension Plan with Company Match Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match TFSA & RRSP Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier Canadian gold producer with operating gold mines on three continents. We are in growth-mode, with a robust pipeline of development and exploration projects in Canada, South America and Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm® commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate. IAMGOLD was recently recognized by the Corporate Knights magazine on its Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list.

Primary Location: Canada

Work Locations: 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake RdPO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Job: Operations

Organization: Cote Gold

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2025, 1:36:48 PM

About IAMGOLD Corporation

Mining
1001-5000

IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa. The Company has commenced production at the large-scale, long-life Côté Gold Mine in partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., which is expected to be among the largest gold mines in Canada. In addition, we have an established portfolio of early-stage and advanced exploration projects within high-potential mining districts in the Americas. We employ approximately 3,300 people globally. Throughout our 30-year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm® vision ensures that we continually strive to reach high standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate. At IAMGOLD, we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, and we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation. We are proud to have been named one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers and to be recognized on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for 2023.