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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.

Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, the General Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of the maintenance plan to reach company goals. The incumbent will have to lead and coordinate the Mine Maintenance Execution Team, which consists of several contractors and Cote Gold employees. Foster team spirit among crew members, motivating them to execute the maintenance plan responsibly and with a high level of quality to maximize asset uptime, reliability and to reduce the total cost of ownership. Support, coach, train and create space for the team to be successful.

• Lead a team consisting of a mix of Cote Gold employees (supervisors, fuel & lube technicians, wash bay operators, pit shovel electricians) and of contractors (Toromont, Epiroc, The Bucket Shop, Kal Tire, Everguard, etc.).
• Responsible for H&S training compliance of the team members (including contractors) and to ensure that technical training is provided in accordance with the current and future needs of Côté Gold.
• Participate in the recruitment of team members.
• Ensure the required resources (people and equipment) are in place to achieve targets.
• Responsible for managing Cote Gold and Contractors work schedule to ensure continuous support to the operation.
• Accountable for the H&S of your team.
• Perform worksite inspections and safe work observations; participate in and lead investigations.
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Lead and empower employees in achieving world‑class mobile maintenance services and improve employee work performance and efficiency through mentorship and feedback.
• Lead and maintain the professionalism of the team by being a good example of discipline and dedication.
• Create space for the team to be effective in delivering results.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and communicate effectively to make sure the various contractors have all the right information and feel like they are part of only one team.
• Offer new approaches, methods, or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
• Build teams with different combinations of strength and skills for a specific job.

Operational excellence. Operational excellence.

• Seek opportunities to improve mobile maintenance service.
• Be proactive and solution driven and implement operational improvements.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Continually seek to improve your skills as a General Supervisor.
• Able to analyze maintenance key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.
• Critical thinker with the ability to coordinate activities to maximize value added, reduce cost, and improve safety.
• Does not accept the status quo and always strive for continuous improvement.
• Work in collaboration to drive solutions and achieve common goals.

Develop and manage the Mine Maintenance Execution Team

• Promote a high‑performance culture by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Provide clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required to achieve business plans and maintenance targets.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and clear direction to the maintenance execution workforce on shift.
• Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
• Highly invested in professional growth and development of maintenance execution 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 results and achieve common goals.

Minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• College diploma in heavy equipment technician or another related field.
• Certificate of Qualification in Ontario is preferred.
• Completed apprenticeship is required.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• 10 or more years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience.
• Digital literacy and experience with fleet management systems is required.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements

• Experience on the dealer side (Toromont, Finning, Epiroc, etc.) is considered an asset.
• Experience with CAT open‑pit equipment (6060 shovels, 793F, 994K) and Epiroc drills (PV231 and D65) is considered an asset.
• Experience with autonomous fleet (trucks and drills) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Service Information System (SIS), Electronic Technician (ET), Hydraulic Information System (HIS) for CAT equipment is an asset.
• Experience with MineStar and Mobius are an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and empower multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proven communication skills, both verbal, written and non‑verbal.
• Computer proficiency.
• Understand efficiency drivers in a mining operation.
• Self‑motivated individual who is driven to find solutions and strives for continuous improvement in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Take decisions based on the facts.
• Can communicate the level of importance for the action or strategy to be implemented.
• Knows equipment in terms of structure and functions.
• Capability to determine if the equipment is in a good operational condition or not.
• Able to support a team with identification of parts and arrangement. Find and communicate specific technical information related to the equipment.

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings includes:

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

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 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.