Engineer, Mining

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-tier gold producer seeks a Mining Engineer at their Côté Gold site in Ontario, Canada. You will be responsible for developing mine plans, conducting designs, and ensuring adherence to safety standards while promoting sustainability and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mine Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently and in team settings.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open pit mining is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Produce mining, drill & blast and infrastructure designs.
• Develop mine plans and mine designs consistent with industry best practices.
• Work collaboratively with others to deliver innovative continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Post secondary degree in Mine Engineering or a related field

Registration as an Engineer in Ontario (PEO)

Tools

Mining Software

Computer Applications

Job description

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Job Description - Engineer, Mining (14640)

Job Description

Description

Improve the processes of today
Define the best practices of 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.

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.

Provide reliable, consistent and timely information pertaining to mine budgets, surveying, drill & blast, mine design and mine planning activities. Develop, calculate, design, engineer and schedule mining activities for Cote Gold. Report and communicate progress and participate in various mine projects and business improvement initiatives. Provide technical expertise, support and training to the junior mine engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Produce mining, drill & blast and infrastructure designs.

• Coordin ate inputs from Exploration, Geology, Mine Operations and Mill Operations to produce effective plans and designs.
• Develop mine plans and mine designs consistent with industry best practices.
• Run pit optimization and simulation tools and interpret results.
• Assist in the development of business case scenarios and LOM including optimization of value.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly and yearly bench design plans and update design change register.
• Produce mine layouts, drill and blast layouts and drawings.
• Coordinate survey pick-ups and mark-ups with the surveyor and technicians.
• Evaluate trade-offs and recommend solutions.
• Prepares reports and written materials related to technical recommendation and improvements to the mine plan and mine design.
• Other duties as required (ex. reporting, budgeting, projects, etc)

Area 2:

Produce short, medium and/or long term mine schedules.

• In terface between stakeholders and translate information into mine schedule and Gantt chart.
• Keep production and scheduling activities up-to-date and produce forecasts when required.
• I mpart best practices in planning activities.
• Provide guidance in daily field follow ups and ensure execution is compliant to plan.
• Oversee data and inputs from survey, drill and blast, MineStar and geology to adjust plan accordingly.
• Track and monitor completion of mining activities by checking the state of progress in the field, compliance to the plans and specifications issued and report completed work.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports

Area 3:

Work collaboratively with others to deliver innovative continuous improvement opportunities.

• Seek and implement best-in-class practices.
• Harness the advantages of the automated mining system and ensure technology is an integral part of the design and planning process.
• Propose new methods to meet challenges of mine engineering.
• Propose and improve the design to address mining constraints while remaining cost efficient.
• Keep abreast of trends in mine engineering and impart to Cote Gold.
• Provide new approaches, methods or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
• Continuously seek to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• C onduct research and benchmarking to support decision-making and improve mining processes, technologies and methodologies used for the mine.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations

Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers and local communities. Wear PPEs at all times if in production environments. Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions. Follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements. Ensure that work areas are in compliance with all of Iamgold’s Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Acts in the applicable jurisdiction. Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace.Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example.

Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

• Works under general direction to provide a well-defined end-result or service.
• Incumbent proceeds on own initiative but supervisor is available to provide direction in the amendment/development of new practices and procedures.
• Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives, adherence to policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Work impacts the quality or productivity of the unit, team, or process supported.
• Work is technical and complex and involves non-routine and advanced technical assignments.
• Work is performed under limited direction according to broad guidelines.
• Problem resolution involves using judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual problem situations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• Post secondary degree in Mine Engineering or a related field is required.
• Registration as an Engineer in Ontario (PEO).

Work Experience – Nature & Length

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open pit mining is considered an asset.

Additional Qualifications – Competency Requirements

• Pr oficiency in computer applications and mining softwares.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure. Good observational and analytical skills.
• Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality.
• Some site and office work.
• Work involves limited exposure to disagreeable conditions.
• Physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk.
• Some physical effort or considerable sensory demand.
• Frequent periods of visual or auditory concentration without choice of action.

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

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and ourZero Harmcommitment 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.

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, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Canada

Work Locations

Work Locations

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

Job

Organization

Organization

: Cote Gold

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Feb 26, 2025, 9:08:05 AM

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