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.

Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold

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.

SUPERINTENDENT, MILL MAINTENANCE

The Superintendent, Mill Maintenance will perform his/her duties as a member of the Côté Gold Mine Operations, in close collaboration with other departments of the Division. The Superintendent, Mill Maintenance will lead a team of technicians and third party service contract personnel focused on delivering safe, reliable equipment to Côté Gold’s Operations.

The candidate will promote and respect Iamgold’s Culture, Health and Safety Code of Conduct, and the Environment.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Develop and provide leadership to the team.

• Define and recruit for the mill maintenance team in accordance with the organizational design strategy.
• Build and lead a dynamic team focused on reliable equipment delivery.
• Create space for your team to be effective in delivering results.
• Actively engage in recruiting and developing a diverse mill maintenance team including holding service providers to this standard.
• Foster an inclusive work environment where Côté Gold employees and third party service provider employees work collaboratively.
• Provide clear work objectives and expectations of the performance levels required to achieve maintenance plans and production targets.
• Ensure that training is provided in accordance with the current and future needs of the operations.
• Ensure the required resources (people, tools, and equipment) are in place to achieve planned maintenance, while meeting planned costs.
• Promote a high performance culture by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching.

Area 2:

Oversee and implement a maintenance program that will maximize production results, infrastructure performance and resource efficiency/costs.

• Establish an overall strategy for the execution and improvement of the mill maintenance program that will best utilize resources such as; cost, efficiency and reliability to support the business targets and priorities as laid out in the operations plan.
• Set and manage the department targets, goals, training and priorities.
• Lead coach and mentor the Mill Maintenance team to ensure equipment availability and reliability targets are met or exceeded while controlling costs.
• Set the maintenance operational budget using information from the overall operations budget and business plan.
• Advise, support and provide recommendations for the purchasing of new and or used equipment for the operations.
• Provide options and recommendations for short and long term projects, plans and approaches to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness of maintenance operations.
• Keep up to date with mining laws and safety regulations, and provide support to your team to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensure health & safety, and environmental standards are adhered to. Specifically work collaboratively with H&S staff to develop and implement Côté Gold Health and Safety Management System.
• Encourage and promote continuous improvement at all levels. Support the identification, planning and implementation of high value improvement initiatives.
• Develop and analyze new working methods in order to increase efficiency, reduce costs, reduce the risk of accidents, and improve environmental management and quality of work done.

Area 3:

Assist in the development and achievement of the overall strategy and goals of the mill.

• Contribute to the management team to set the direction and establish the mid- to long-term operations and project development plans for the mill maintenance department.
• Provide advice to the Manager, Mill regarding the development and implementation of the mill budget ensuring that these budgets are respected. Seeks solutions to reduce costs.
• Leverage your team to provide the site with expert knowledge on maintenance processes and best practices.
• Identify options and implement actions to adopt best practices for mill maintenance.
• Observe and analyze mill equipment reliability.
• Reports to the Manager, Mill and does necessary adjustments in order to meet and exceed objectives.
• Ensures that all health safety programs are properly applied and that needed corrective measures are executed within set deadlines.

Area 4:

Manage third party service contracts.

• Continuously evaluate the optimum methods of accomplishing work, analyzing available budget, staff and third party service contracts.
• Administer maintenance contracts including specification development, bidding, monitoring and evaluation of work products or objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and challenge providers to continuously improve equipment functionality, reliability and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with service providers, sales representatives, on site service teams, and research and development teams to deliver a reliable mill equipment that meets the operations business goals and objectives.

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• College diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline (fixed plant or electrical maintenance, mechanical or electrical engineering, or other equivalent program)
• Trade certificate of apprenticeship and qualification is preferred.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• 10 years of mill maintenance experience with at least 5 years leading others in operational roles.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements

• Experience in establishing and maintaining reliable mill equipment.

• Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of preventative maintenance.

• Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.

• Experience in managing large maintenance service contracts is strongly preferred.

• Ability to lead, provide support, maintain accountability, resolve conflict while building positive relationships and maintaining effective networks in a cross-cultural environment with internal and external stakeholders, industry associations and Indigenous communities.

• Knowledge of indigenous communities and indigenous issues related to the mineral industry.

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

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.