Common Core Specialist, Open Pit Mining- EN

IAMGOLD Corporation; Gogama; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Health Spending Power

Employee Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with company/

TFSA & RRSP options

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

IAMGOLD Corporation's Cote Gold Mine site in Ontario seeks a Common Core Specialist - Open Pit Mining on a 24-month fixed term to validate competency and support Site Signing Authority for modular training. You will ensure evidence-based sign-offs, maintain audit-ready records, and coach trainees across the program.

Collaboration with Operations, Training and leadership will align delivery with regulatory requirements and site goals, driving safety and skill progression at the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in competency-based training and assessment.
• Experience with field-based learning or on-site training.
• Ability to review, maintain, and defend training records for audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Act as Site Signing Authority and ensure all competency sign-offs meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Validate trainee competency through workplace observations and sign-off only when safe and competent.
• Document and maintain complete, audit-ready training records of observations, assessments, and decisions.
• Identify remedial actions when competency or observations are lacking.
• Conduct field observations and competency assessments to support training progression and reduce backlog.
• Provide coaching and guidance to trainees, supervisors, and trainers for consistent skill development.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training and leadership to align training delivery with requirements.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to programs, tools and processes.

Skills

Mine operations knowledge

Common Core modules

Education

Post-secondary education in mining or related field

Job description

About The Role

We are actively seeking a Common Core Specialist - Open Pit Mining for a 24 month fixed term to provide dedicated Common Core competency validation and Site Signing Authority support for Mining operations. The role exists to strengthen site training governance and provide dedicated support for required workplace/job observations, verification of performance objectives, and defensible competency sign-off for assigned modular training requirements.

The position supports the employer’s obligation to establish, maintain, and administer applicable Ontario mining modular training programs by ensuring that competency validation, field observations, performance objective sign-offs, and training records are completed consistently, accurately, and in accordance with applicable MLITSD/MTCU 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 training progression and reduce operational backlog.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Post‑secondary education in mining, 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 mine 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—because we grow together.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site

Organization

Cote Gold