Drilling and Operational Trainer- EN

IAMGOLD Corporation; Gogama; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Power

Employee Assistance Program

Future-Ready Savings (RRSP/TFSA)

Job summary

IAMGOLD Corporation is seeking a Drilling and Operational Trainer to join the Côté Gold Mine Site in Ontario. The role delivers and evaluates technical, operational and competency-based training for drilling personnel, focusing on drill operator development with hands-on coaching, assessments and readiness verifications.

The position is site-based on a 7/7 schedule, with additional support for safety and equipment training as qualified.

Qualifications

• Safety leadership and people development skills are essential.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training equipment operators is expected.
• Strong knowledge of drilling operations, safe work practices, and competency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, simulator, practical, and field-based training for drill operators.
• Conduct competency assessments, field evaluations, and operator readiness verifications.
• Provide coaching, remedial training, and development support to address skill gaps.
• Support operator progression programs and independent operator authorization processes.
• Assist with training on new equipment, automation technologies, and safety programs as qualified.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials, assessments, and documentation.
• Ensure training records and qualifications are accurately completed and maintained.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Technical Expertise

Coaching & Development

Communication & Collaboration

Job description

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. With flagship operations such as the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario—one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines, we’re not just mining gold; we’re shaping the future of mining.

We believe mining can be different. By combining innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and accountability, we create lasting value for our people and the communities where we operate. At IAMGOLD, when we engage, empower, and support each other, we create extraordinary outcomes—delivering value for our people, partners, and stakeholders while building stronger, more resilient communities.

At Côté Gold, we’re leading the way in modern mining. With an 18+ year mine life, Côté Gold will inject C$5billion in wages into the economy and create lasting benefits for the region. Over 600 full-time jobs and strong partnerships with Mattagami and Flying Post First Nations mean you’ll be part of something bigger—building prosperity and progress for generations. Industry leaders call us “a model for modern mining and sustainability”, and you can help write the next chapter.

Want to Learn More About IAMGOLD?

• Check out the IAMGOLD Blog
• Read about our Côté Gold

About The Role

We are actively seeking a Drilling and Operational Trainer to join the Côté Gold Mine Site, reporting to the Superintendent of Safety. This role is responsible for delivering and evaluating technical, operational and competency-based training for drilling personnel at Côté Gold. The primary focus of the role is drill operator development, including theoretical instruction, hands-on equipment training, field coaching, practical competency assessments, progression, remedial training and verification of readiness for independent operation. The position may also provide training support across auxiliary and mobile equipment and selected safety-training programs where the individual is appropriately qualified and authorized. Approximately 60–70% of the role will be focused on drilling and drill operator development, with the remaining capacity available to support auxiliary equipment, operational training and applicable safety programs. This position will be a site based position on a 7/7 schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver classroom, simulator, practical, and field-based training for drill operators.
• Conduct competency assessments, field evaluations, and operator readiness verifications.
• Provide coaching, remedial training, and development support to address skill gaps.
• Support operator progression programs and independent operator authorization processes.
• Assist with training on new equipment, automation technologies, and operational changes, deliver training and competency assessments on auxiliary and mobile equipment as qualified.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials, assessments, and competency documentation.
• Ensure training records and qualifications are accurately completed and maintained.
• Support continuous improvement of training programs and participate in Train-the-Trainer opportunities, promote safe work practices and reinforce site safety standards.

Job Qualifications

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Safety Leadership
• Technical Expertise
• Coaching & Development
• Communication & Collaboration

Relevant Experience

• Extensive experience operating production drilling equipment in a surface mining environment.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training equipment operators.
• Strong knowledge of drilling operations, safe work practices, and competency assessment.
• Experience delivering technical training is considered an asset.

Skills & Strengths, We Value

• Ontario Surface Miner Common Core and applicable specialty modules, or ability to obtain them.
• Train-the-Trainer certification and safety training qualifications are assets.
• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and documentation skills.

What We Offer

At IAMGOLD, we don’t just reward performance we invest in your potential. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being today and encourage your growth for tomorrow. Because the future of mining, and your career, starts here.

• 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.

Salary Range: $89,000- $133,500

The final offer is determined based on your individual skills, qualifications, and competencies and aligned with our commitment to internal equity.

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.

Mining. Redefined.

We’re building a modern mining company driven by innovation, accountability, and a deep commitment to sustainability.

Please note that IAMGOLD does not use AI tools within our applicant tracking system to support the screening of applications

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site

Job

Operations

Organization

Cote Gold