Continuous Improvement Lead

Description

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.

Want to Learn More About IAMGOLD?

- Check out the IAMGOLD Blog

- Read about our Côté Gold

About the role:

We are actively searching for a Continuous Improvement Lead. Reporting to the Manager, Operational Excellence, the Lead Operational Excellence facilitates the development and execution of the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Continuous Improvement (CI) program across Côté Gold. The role coaches teams, advances change management activities, and ensures benefits realization through disciplined portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.

This position is located at our Cote Gold Mine Site on a 7/7 rotation.

Responsibilities:

- Own and continuously improve the OE PMO framework, including stage gates, governance standards, benefits tracking, and portfolio discipline.

- Lead prioritization and balancing of the OE initiative portfolio, ensuring alignment with site strategy, budget, risk profile, and critical KPIs.

- Establish and chair portfolio review cadence, maintaining initiative health, risks, dependencies, and transparency through IDHall and standard reporting.

- Provide enterprise CI leadership, directing programs and improvement events (Kaizen, VSM, problem‑solving, standard work, 5S) to deliver sustained value.

- Coach and influence leaders and frontline teams, embedding Lean thinking, visual management, and disciplined performance routines.

- Lead change management and engagement strategy, including stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and resistance management.

- Oversee performance management and benefits realization, partnering with Systems and Finance to ensure KPI integrity, benefits validation, and executive‑ready reporting.

- Integrate safety and sustainability into OE governance, ensuring all improvements strengthen risk controls, compliance, and safe operating practices.

Qualifications Key Skills & Knowledge:

- Post-secondary degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.

- Mining or heavy industry experience preferred.

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent CI certification) is an asset.

Relevant Experience:

- 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, PMO, or Senior CI roles.

- Proven portfolio governance, benefits realization, and cross-functional coaching experience.

Skills & Strengths, We Value:

- Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.

- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and facilitation skills; systems thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

- Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

- High level of personal and professional ethics; discretion and confidentiality.

- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with IDHall and Power BI preferred.

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.

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

Primary Location: Canada

Work Locations: 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake RdPO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Job: Operations

Organization: Cote Gold

Job Posting: Apr 28, 2026, 10:37:59 AM