Lead Engineer, Mine Maintenance

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian gold mining company is seeking a Lead Engineer, Mine Maintenance for its Côté Gold Mine site in Gogama, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and at least 6 years of related experience, with a focus on leadership. This role involves overseeing engineering teams, managing operations, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Offering a flexible rotation schedule, the company supports the growth and well-being of its employees through comprehensive health coverage and additional benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Power

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with company match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience required.
• At least 2 years as a team leader in the mining sector.
• Experience in large open pit mining or mineral processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering and planning teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear objectives.
• Provide technical mentorship to new engineers.
• Ensure optimal allocation of manpower and materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

VBA

Job description

Overview

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, we’re shaping the future of mining by combining innovation with sustainability and accountability. We are actively seeking a Lead Engineer, Mine Maintenance to join the Côté Gold Mine Site, reporting to the Chief Engineer, Mine Maintenance. The Lead Engineer will have an overarching role that includes mechanical engineering oversight, management of change, and ensuring continuity of operations in rotation with the Chief Engineer, Mine Maintenance.

This role is based at the Côté Gold mine site (Gogama, Ontario) on a 14 on, 14 off rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the engineering, planning, and contract management teams by example, ensuring alignment with company policies and organizational design.
• Performance Management: Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing actionable feedback.
• Team Development: Actively recruit and develop a diverse engineering team, ensuring current and future training requirements are met through clear progression paths.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship and coaching to team members to instill best practices in all mechanical engineering and planning activities.
• Operational Excellence: Build a dynamic team focused on data analytics, effective communication, and continuous improvement to drive business results.
• Work Environment: Create an inclusive and effective work environment that empowers the team to deliver high-quality results autonomously.
• Production Alignment: Establish clear work expectations and performance levels to ensure the achievement of business plans and production goals.
• Resource Management: Ensure optimal allocation of manpower and materials to achieve departmental objectives within planned budgetary constraints.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Registration (or eligibility to register) as an Engineer in Ontario (PEO).
• A minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a team leader.
• Previous experience in large open pit mining or mineral processing (specifically gold processing) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of reliability best practices.
• Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance software (SAP, Oracle, Viziya, Mine Star, Wenco, Mobius, Power BI, Excel, VBA).

Skills & Strengths

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good observational and analytical skills.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being today and encourage growth for tomorrow.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Future-Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.

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

We recognize that not every requirement will be met. If you’re excited about this role and have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and support growth and development.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to 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. Accommodation during the recruitment process can be provided.

Mining. Redefined. We’re building a modern mining company driven by innovation, accountability, and sustainability.

Compliance

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

Location

Primary Location: Canada

Work Locations: 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division, 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd, Gogama, P0M 1W0