Engineer, Projects

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian gold company is seeking an Engineer, Projects to coordinate engineering and construction phases at Côté Gold. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of project-related experience, preferably in open-pit mining. The company values a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration, fostering an inclusive workplace. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health coverage and pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open-pit mining or mineral processing is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe and reliable capital projects.
• Support the interface between contractors and Cote Gold departments.
• Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project systems software

Job description

Job Description - Engineer, Projects (14926)

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.

Engineer, Projects

The Engineer, Projects is accountable for the engineering, cost, schedule, quality, reporting and overall coordination for the engineering, procurement and construction phases of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1

• Develop and implement safe and reliable capital projects.
• Support the interface between contractors and Cote Gold departments to develop the overall engineering for assigned projects from the design phase through implementation.
• Work closely with other Cote Gold engineering departments to ensure a clear scope of work and proper business case justification.
• Have the opportunity to take on a project management role on selected projects and drive the projects to successful completion.
• Support the development of scopes of work for internal review.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams, including operations, maintenance and supply chain to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Develop cost estimates for project scope and obtain approvals through the authorization for expenditure process.
• Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle and provide updated schedule and cost forecasts.
• Identify project delivery risk and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the assigned project outcomes.
• Support effective execution of all aspects of the project team deliverables, including direct technical deliverables, as well as environmental, safety and regulatory deliverables.
• Provide input into technical deviation requests.
• Coordinate requests from third‑party contractors and consultants.
• Make decisions and resolve execution issues to ensure projects remain on track, balancing cost, schedule and quality.
• Ensure third parties fulfill all of the requirements in the respective agreements.
• Create work orders and change orders.
• Participate in engineering reviews as required.
• Ensure appropriate project controls are in place and analysed such that real‑time knowledge of project execution is available, understood and acted upon.

Area 2

• Seek opportunities to improve the projects department.
• Be proactive and solution‑driven and implement operational improvements.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify and resolve inefficiencies or problems through collaboration with the Cote and contractor teams.
• Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Consider risk amongst the five dimensions (production, time, quality, sustainability and cost).

Area 3

• Provide leadership and direction to the various stakeholders to ensure that the construction plan objectives are met.
• Foster an inclusive work environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration (or eligibility to register) as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in open‑pit mining or mineral processing (specifically gold processing) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and legislation in mining and construction.
• Proficiency in computer applications and project systems.
• 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.
• Very well‑organized.

What We Offer

• 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

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 – Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Job

Project Development

Organization

Cote Gold

Additional Information

IAMGOLD 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 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.

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.