Mill Trainer

We are IAMGOLD. Innovative, Accountable Mining.

IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations such as the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario—one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines—we’re not just mining gold; we’re shaping the future of mining.

We believe mining can be different. By combining innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and accountability, we create lasting value for our people and the communities where we operate. At IAMGOLD, when we engage, empower, and support each other, we create extraordinary outcomes—delivering value for our people, partners, and stakeholders while building stronger, more resilient communities.

At Côté Gold, we’re leading the way in modern mining. With an 18+ year mine life, Côté Gold will inject C$5 billion in wages into the economy and create lasting benefits for the region. Over 600 full-time jobs and strong partnerships with Mattagami and Flying Post First Nations mean you’ll be part of something bigger—building prosperity and progress for generations. Industry leaders call us “a model for modern mining and sustainability”, and you can help write the next chapter.

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  About the role:

  We are actively seeking 2 Mill Trainers who will be responsible for delivering, coordinating, and continuously improving mill operations training at Côté Gold. This role supports safe, compliant, and efficient mill operations by developing employee capability through classroom instruction, field-based coaching, practical assessments, and documented competency verification. The Mill Trainer works closely with Mill Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and the Training team to support onboarding, employee progression, Ontario Mill Common Core and site-specific requirements, and ongoing operational readiness. This position plays a key role in building a strong safety culture, closing training gaps, and ensuring employees have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to perform their work safely and effectively.

  These roles are located at the Côté Gold Mine Site and report to the Training Supervisor on a day/night rotation.

  Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and deliver mill operations training, including classroom, practical, control room, field-based, and site-specific training.
  • Assess and verify employee competency through observation, practical evaluations, field follow-ups, and documented feedback.
  • Support employee progression through mill circuits and applicable Ontario Mill Common Core and site-specific modules.
  • Mentor, coach, and support operators in safe, consistent, and efficient mill practices, including control room, field operations, process equipment, mobile equipment, and emergency response expectations as applicable.
  • Work with Mill Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Training Supervisors, trainers, and subject matter experts to identify priorities, close gaps, and ensure training supports operational needs and risk controls.
  • Develop, review, and update training materials, lesson plans, assessments, procedures, and practical sign-off tools to align with current operating standards.
  • Maintain audit-ready training records, reports, competency documentation, and certification data in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
  • Coordinate or support vendor and OEM training as required for mill equipment, process control systems, mobile equipment, and specialized operational needs.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps in training programs, procedures, and operational practices, and contributing to practical solutions.
  • Promote safety leadership and operational excellence by participating in safety initiatives, investigations, and cross-functional teamwork.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Ontario Mill Common Core and applicable specialty modules, or equivalent training and experience, is strongly preferred.
• Registration or eligibility to become approved to deliver Ontario Common Core training is considered a strong asset.
• Train-the-Trainer certification is considered a strong asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of mill operations, safe work procedures, competency-based training, and practical assessment methods.

Relevant Experience:

• A thorough understanding of gold mill process plant operations, including field operations, control room practices, process equipment, and operational risk controls.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in mill or mineral processing operations, preferably in a gold processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience training, coaching, mentoring, or assessing employees in an operational setting.
• Ability to evaluate training requirements, identify competency gaps, and support practical continuous improvement.

Skills & Strengths, We Value:

• A thorough understanding of gold mill process plant operations, including field operations, control room practices, process equipment, and operational risk controls.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in mill or mineral processing operations, preferably in a gold processing environment.
• Demonstrated experience training, coaching, mentoring, or assessing employees in an operational setting.
• Ability to evaluate training requirements, identify competency gaps, and support practical continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and feedback skills with the ability to engage employees in both classroom and field settings.
• Well organized, able to work independently and in a team setting, with strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, risk management, and safe production in a mining and milling environment.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and maintaining accurate, audit-ready training records.
• Competency with MS Windows and MS Office applications: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.
• 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.

Salary Range: $89.000-$133,500 + bonus
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.

Mining. Redefined. We’re building a modern mining company driven by innovation, accountability, and a deep commitment to sustainability.

Please note that IAMGOLD does not use AI tools within our applicant tracking system to support the screening of applications