Mill Operations Trainer

Iamgold Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining corporation in Canada seeks a Mill Operations Trainer to ensure that all employees have the necessary training to perform their duties safely and effectively. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in gold mill operations and expertise in training and compliance. The role emphasizes safety and operational excellence while promoting continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a gold process plant operations.
• Thorough understanding of gold mill process plant operations.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide training support to on-site personnel.
• Establish communications to ensure training needs are identified.
• Deliver orientations and specialized certification training as required.

Skills

Communication

Training

Team collaboration

Time management

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MTCU mill common core and specialty modules

Train-The-Trainer Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office applications

Job description

Mill Operations Trainer

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. If 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.

Mill Operations Trainer

Reporting to the Mine Training Superintendent, the role of a Mill Trainer is to ensure that all Mill Operations and Maintenance employees have the necessary training(s) required to perform their duties. The Mill Trainer must ensure training is in compliance with legislative requirements (OH&S Regulations, Explosives Act, etc.) and conformance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1: Use of training support

Provide training support to on site personnel.

• Establish and maintain communications with all stakeholders of the operation (workers, supervisors, department heads, etc.) to ensure training needs are identified and addressed promptly and risks associated with the business are reduced to build a safe, cost‑effective, and productive operation.
• Identify training needs for Mill Operations and Mill Maintenance employees.
• Contribute to the research and development of training materials and ensure that the content is relevant and supportive of the course and the training program.
• Schedule and deliver safe and effective classroom, practical, and follow‑up operational and mill‑specific safety training to both Mill Operations employees and Mill Maintenance employees in a timely manner.
• Schedule and deliver Control Room training to Control Room Operators and Supervisors.
• Mentor and coach employees in the safe, effective and productive operation of all mill operating areas and mill mobile equipment.
• Schedule field visits to follow up on operator progress and give feedback and direction where required.
• Provide direction and mentoring to field Coaches who assist with training.
• Maintain accurate records of training events and provide training reports and summaries as needed (course outlines, attendance & evaluations).
• Ensure all training is in compliance with legislative requirements, and in conformance with company policies, and Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBA).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inter‑departmental functions.
• Participate in the periodic review & evaluation of existing equipment / policy / procedures / practices and make recommendations and implement approved improvements.
• Deliver orientations and specialized certification training as required.
• Facilitate and present additional internal training programs targeting the improvement of operator knowledge and skills as well as soft‑skill development and policy/procedure training.
• Demonstrate courageous, safety leadership; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedure compliance to site OHS standards; participate in safety initiatives, hazard identification, toolbox meetings and incident investigations where required.

Area 2: Operational Excellence

Operational excellence.

• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Continually seek to improve your skills as a trainer.
• Watch for inefficiencies or problems.
• Ensure problems and inefficiencies are shared with others.
• Work collaboratively to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Consider risk along the five dimensions (throughput, time, quality, sustainability and cost).

Area 3: Team Collaboration

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 any deficiencies are communicated to the appropriate team members for follow-up.
• Provide assistance in ensuring production goals are achieved by working collaboratively with the operating departments.
• Liaise with the safety department to ensure that both technical and safety training requirements are being met for employees.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver on our commitment to our team, our communities, the environment, and our shareholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice‑to‑Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• MTCU mill common core and specialty modules.
• Train‑The‑Trainer Certification is considered an asset.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is considered an asset.

Work Experience – Nature & Length

• Thorough understanding of gold mill process plant operations.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a gold process plant operations.
• Ability to evaluate training requirements and understand the need for continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is considered an asset.
• Well organized; works well independently and in a team setting; possesses good time‑management skills and is able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of health and safety.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Competency with MS Windows and MS Office applications: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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

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.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 – Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P 0M 1W0

Job

Operations

Organization

Cote Gold

Job Posting

Apr 8, 2025, 12:14:28 PM

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