Geologist in Training (G.I.T.), Exploration

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About the role:

We are in search of a highly motivated Geologist in Training (G.I.T.) to join our dynamic Exploration team on a one-year contract. In this role, you will be directly accountable for assigned exploration projects and special initiatives, collecting relevant geological information, executing exploration programs, and providing crucial technical assistance to team members.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities encompass conducting geological mapping, soil and rock sampling, core logging, outcrop stripping, channel sampling, prospecting, and other relevant surveys on assigned projects, advancing targets of merit. You will ensure accurate data entry into designated databases daily and regularly update databases, transferring all collected data to the server weekly. Additionally, you will provide preliminary conclusions and recommendations on completed work and execute assigned exploration projects efficiently, adhering to IMG and relevant safety and environmental standards. Contributing to various reports and delivering timely information for weekly and monthly reports.

In providing technical assistance to other members of the Exploration team, you will supervise and guide geotechnical staff, summer students, and geological assistants. This will involve reviewing safe work practices and reporting metrics for staff under your supervision. Clear communication of expectations to staff, with a focus on safety before production, is essential.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Geology and/or an advanced degree, registered with Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO) as a GIT, possess a valid driver’s license, and have 0-2 years of mineral exploration work experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills, a sense of urgency and focus, proficiency in computer skills (including Microsoft Office, QGIS, Leapfrog), and the ability to both work effectively in a team and provide leadership are required.

Travel: This position is field-based, requiring presence at the Cote Gold Exploration site on a rotational basis. Extensive travel is expected both to and within the field, encompassing various work sites.

Field: Physical demands include lifting and walking lines and trails in rugged and extreme conditions, especially during field assignments.

Core Shack: The role involves physical demands related to moving core samples within the core shack.

Adaptability: Flexibility is key, as the role requires you to work consecutive days in a row during field and drilling programs. Irregular hours may be necessary to meet deadlines. The nature of the job involves working in a sensitive social and ecological environment, often away from the home base for extended periods.

Hazards: Working around diamond drill rigs poses hazards such as noise levels and machinery. The role also entails working in remote locations and often severe climatic conditions. Hazards associated with wildlife, and the operation of off-road vehicles (4x4s, ATVs, boats) are inherent while working in the field.

What we Offer:

At IAMGOLD, we don’t just reward performance we invest in your potential. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being today and encourage your growth for tomorrow. Because the future of mining, and your career, starts here.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits for peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts to fit your evolving needs.
• Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
• Work-Life Balance – Summer Hours and an End-of-Year Office Closure to recharge and refocus.
• Flexibility Built In – Hybrid work model and adaptable arrangements for the future of work.
• Future-Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
• Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match—because we grow together.
• Career Growth That Counts – Coaching for success, online learning, and conferences to keep you ahead of the curve.
• Culture That Connects – Town halls, lunch & learns, and collaborative spaces where ideas shape tomorrow.

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

We recognize that not everyone will meet every requirement listed, and that’s okay. If this role excites you and you believe you have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting growth and development.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to building 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. Need accommodation during the recruitment process? Just let us know, we’ll make it happen.

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