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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.

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.

DRILL OPERATOR (AUTONOMOUS)

The Drill Operator (Autonomous) is responsible for in shift performance of the Autonomous Drill Fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Autonomous drilling operational efficiency.

• Deliver the drilling schedule in accordance with the integrated plan.
• Work with team members in the field to reduce variance and exploit opportunities.
• Monitor compliance with control operational benchmarks and identify operational variations and opportunities.
• Investigate root cause for production short falls and deviations from plan.
• Maximize equipment productivity and efficiency by providing accurate and timely reporting of maintenance issues.
• Evaluate the data accuracy and integrity in the system.
• Interact with the system to monitor and record operation of equipment statuses.
• Understand the correct procedures in case of critical failures in the system and associated applications.
• Minimize shift delays and normal maintenance delays (fueling, drill string changes etc.)

Area 2:

Operational excellence.

• Seek opportunities to improve production drill fleet operations.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Continually seek to improve your skills as an Autonomous Drill Fleet Controller.
• 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:

Work collaboratively with others to deliver operational reliability.

• Provide leadership and direction to the various equipment operators and stakeholders to ensure that the business and mine plan objectives are met.
• Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
• Mentor and train new team members.
• Participate 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.

Area 4:

Specific equipment to be operated:

• Epiroc PV231 single pass DTH production drill fleet.
• Down the hole (DTH) production hole drilling hole sizes 8” – 9”.
• Fixed boom.

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• 5 or more years of experience operating manual, remote and/or autonomous drilling rigs in an open pit mining environment.
• Previous exposure to Autonomous Equipment Operation will be considered an asset, but is not required.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements

• Advanced computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Sound knowledge of open pit mining fundamentals and autonomous mining operations.
• Practical and hands on experience with open pit production drilling.
• Master Driller training is considered an asset.

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.