IAMGOLD

Senior Project Specialist

LocationGogama, ON

About This Job


Description

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.


Senior Project Specialist

The Senior Project Specialist is responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, reporting and overall coordination for the engineering, procurement, and construction phases of assigned projects. This role will also act at the Earthworks superintendent’s deputy during the weekends / or when the department superintendent is onsite/available.


Key Responsibilities


Area 1:


Leading and coordinating Earthworks Projects resources.

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures. The Lead Project Specialist is responsible for the application of the Health and Safety policy in the field.
Responsible for contractor and Earthworks project team activities in the field when Earthworks superintendent is offsite.
Efficiently and accurately roster contractors and other resources to ensure seamless construction activities.
Optimizing the contractor equipment fleet is optimized to minimize disruption and maximize productivity, efficiency, and safety.
Support the interface between contractors and Cote Gold departments to develop the overall engineering for assigned projects from the design phase through implementation.
Work closely with other Cote Gold engineering departments to ensure a clear scope of work and proper business case justification.
Oversight the development of scopes of work for internal review.
Liaise with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and supply chain to facilitate seamless project execution.
Oversight of the development cost estimates for project scope and obtain approvals through the authorization for expenditure process.
Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle and provide updated schedule and cost forecasts.
Identify project delivery risk and develop/implement mitigation strategies to safeguard the assigned project outcomes.
Oversight of effective execution of all aspects of the project team deliverables, including direct technical deliverables, as well as environmental, safety and regulatory deliverables.
Provide input into technical deviation requests.
Coordinate requests from third party contractors and consultants.
Support decisions and resolve execution issues to ensure projects remain on track, balancing cost, schedule and quality.
Ensure third parties fulfill all the requirements in the respective agreements.
Create work orders and change orders.
Participate in engineering reviews as required.
Ensure appropriate project controls are in place and analyzed such that real time knowledge of project execution is available, understood and acted upon.


Area 2:


Operational Excellence.

Seeking opportunities to improve Earthworks Projects department.
Be proactive and solution driven and implement operational improvements.
Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
Continually seek to improve your skills as a Lead Project Specialist.
Watch for inefficiencies or problems and implement corrective actions.
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.

Be a promotor of people, process, and technology, developing Côté Gold as the mine of the future and establishing such culture.
Foster an inclusive work environment.
Provides leadership and direction to the Supervisors, Contractors, and stakeholders to ensure that the business and construction plan objectives are met.
Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
Mentor and train new team members if directed by Earthworks Superintendent.
Participate in 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.


Safety & Sustainability Expectations

Directly accountable for the health and safety of yourself, your department, and local communities. Directly accountable for ensuring activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner. Demonstrate visible leadership on Health, Safety and Environmental performance at all times if in production environments. Be alert and observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions. Develop, train, and ensure all staff follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements. Ensure that work areas are in compliance with all of IAMGOLD’s Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Acts in the applicable jurisdiction, including Ontario’s Regulation for Construction Projects. Intervene as necessary to ensure the safety of others in the workplace.


Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

Works independently under general direction.
Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods, and general efficiency.
Supervises and directs the work of a technical work unit.
Work has a significant impact on the responsiveness of support, speed, or effectiveness of decision making.
Work is complex and involves non-routine and advanced technical assignments.
Work is performed in a general direction according to established methods and processes.
Problem resolution involves judgment in adapting or applying procedures to address and resolve unusual problem situations.


Qualifications


Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves


minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with at least 7 years’ experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is required.
Ministry Supervisor Training considered it an asset.


Work experience - Nature & Length

10 years or more of Earthworks Construction experience.
Previous exposure to tailing management facilities or other significant mining infrastructure is an asset.
Previous exposure to multi-disciplinary team leadership is desirable, but not essential.
Digital literacy is required.


Additional qualifications - Competency requirements

Can demonstrate skills and experience across developing a team across required training systems.
Knowledge of heavy equipment operations and work methods.
Ability to make effective, intuitive decisions under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to engage and empower multi-disciplinary teams.
Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer proficiency.
Understand efficiency drivers in a mining operation.
Self-motivated individual who is driven to find solutions and strive for continuous improvement in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


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 gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West 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.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.


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: May 29, 2025, 1:51:09 PM

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