D65 Drill/Pit Viper Operator

Iamgold; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold production company located in Northeastern Ontario is seeking Mine Equipment Operators. The role involves safe operation and maintenance of mining equipment with a focus on teamwork and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have at least 6 months of equipment operation experience and a Grade 12 education. The company offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Heavy equipment operator training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Côté Gold's mining equipment safely.
• Perform regular safety checks and troubleshoot equipment.
• Coordinate with team members to meet shift deliverables.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

D65 Drill

Pit Viper

Job 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
• Pit Viper

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.

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.