Common Core Specialist, Milling- EN

IAMGOLD Corporation; Gogama; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

IAMGOLD Corporation is seeking a Common Core Specialist – Milling for a 24-month fixed-term position at the Cote Gold Mine in Ontario. This role involves competency validation and training governance to enhance site operations and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate will have operational experience in milling and the ability to validate trainee competencies through assessments and observations. We offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mill operational experience for competency-based training.
• Strong understanding of Common Core standards and training regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as Site Signing Authority for competency sign-off.
• Document and maintain training records.
• Provide coaching and feedback to trainees.

Skills

Operational assessment

Competency validation

Training delivery

Milling expertise

Education

Post-secondary education in milling, industrial operations, or related field

Train-the-trainer or evaluator certification

Job description

We are IAMGOLD. Innovative, Accountable Mining.

IAMGOLD is a Canadian‑based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. We shape the future of mining through innovation, sustainability, and accountability. At IAMGOLD we empower people and communities to build lasting value and resilient futures.

About the Role

We are actively seeking a Common Core Specialist – Milling, a 24‑month fixed‑term position that provides dedicated Common Core competency validation and Site Signing Authority support for Milling operations. The role strengthens site training governance, supports required workplace observations, verifies performance objectives, and delivers defensible competency sign‑offs for modular training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Site Signing Authority, ensuring all competency sign‑offs meet Ministry requirements, training standards, and internal expectations.
• Validate trainee competency through workplace observations, confirming skills can be performed safely, consistently, and independently before sign‑off.
• Document and maintain complete, accurate, and audit‑ready training records, including observations, assessments, and competency decisions.
• Defer or refuse sign‑off where competency, documentation, or observation requirements are not fully met; identify and require necessary remedial actions.
• Conduct and support timely field observations and competency assessments to ensure consistent training progression, accurate documentation, and alignment with site and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to trainees, supervisors, and trainers to support consistent skill development and readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training, and leadership teams to align training delivery, competency expectations, and operational requirements.
• Identify training gaps and recommend improvements to programs, tools, and processes to strengthen compliance, consistency, and program integrity.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Post‑secondary education in milling, industrial operations, trades, training, or a related field is considered an asset; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Train‑the‑trainer, evaluator certification, or equivalent internal training is considered an asset.

Relevant Experience

• Demonstrated mill operational experience, with sufficient depth to support competency‑based training and assessment.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core or specialty modules within the applicable area, including performance objectives, workplace observation requirements, and competency validation expectations.
• Experience supporting or participating in training programs, field‑based learning, or competency validation processes is required; experience in a trainer, supervisor, or mentor capacity is considered an asset.

Skills & Strengths We Value

• Ability to evaluate practical skills, validate competency evidence, and make sound, defensible sign‑off decisions within the assigned scope.
• Strong understanding of assigned operational areas and applicable Common Core or specialty modules, including performance objectives and training requirements.
• Ability to review, maintain, and defend training records and processes to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
• Future‑Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.

We recognize that not everyone will meet every requirement listed, and that’s okay. If this role excites you and you believe you have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting growth and development.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace where every perspective sparks progress. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Need accommodation during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we’ll make it happen.

Work Locations

06 – Cote Gold Mine Site

Organization

Cote Gold