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.
SUPERINTENDENT, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
This role will lead a
comprehensive, skills-based development strategy across all workforce segments—operators, maintainers, technical professionals, and staff functions. The Superintendent ensures learning programs advance
safety, compliance, operational excellence, digital readiness, and long-term workforce capability, fostering a culture of learning and performance.
This role will lead a
comprehensive, skills-based development strategy across all workforce segments—operators, maintainers, technical professionals, and staff functions. The Superintendent ensures learning programs advance
safety, compliance, operational excellence, digital readiness, and long-term workforce capability, fostering a culture of learning and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Area 1:
Learning Strategy and Program Portfolio
- Set a site-wide learning and capability strategy aligned to business goals, safety and environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Design and deploy a balanced curriculum: technical, safety, regulatory, leadership, and professional skills—covering operations, maintainers, technical professionals and support functions.
- Establish a competency framework for all job families enabling skills‑based learning paths, internal mobility, and succession pipelines.
- Create a competency framework for all job families enabling skills-based learning paths, internal mobility, and succession pipelines.
- Create and maintain job readiness and peer training programs aimed at workforce development.
- Integrate learning systems and data with other departments as required and ensure fit-for-purpose Learning Management System and skills analytics.
- Align the learning portfolio to strategic shifts, including autonomy, analytics, electrification, and ESG expectations.
- Introduce innovative methods of learning where risk is highest to improve readiness and retention of critical procedures.
- Partner with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), colleges, and industry bodies for co-developed programs.
- Build a network of subject matter expert instructors across the operations and select and manage external providers as required.
- Own learning budgets, vendor strategy, and resource allocation to assure cost-effective, high-impact delivery.
Area 2
Compliance, evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Formalize governance with clear accountability and KPIs.
- Ensure all training programs meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Conduct training needs analyses and gap assessments; implement corrective actions.
- Monitor training effectiveness through audits, feedback, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to adapt training to evolving site needs and technologies.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure audit readiness.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using feedback, incident learnings, and operational data.
Area 3
Leadership and Team Development
- Lead and mentor a team of trainers, coordinators, and subject matter experts across the operations.
- Set performance targets, monitor effectiveness, and provide coaching and feedback.
- Promote an inclusive and high-performance culture that supports continuous learning and development.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for trainers and operational staff.
- Act as a liaison between training teams and operational leadership to ensure alignment of priorities.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements And Nice To Haves
minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Education, Human Resources, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
- Train-the-Trainer, Instructional Design, or equivalent adult education credentials is preferred.
Work experience - Nature & Length
- Minimum 5-8 years in a training role within mining or industrial operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering technical and safety training programs.
Additional Qualifications - Competency Requirements
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (OHSA, environmental standards).
- Proficiency in training systems and LMS platforms.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and influence without direct authority.
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
Job
Operations
Organization
Cote Gold
Job Posting
Dec 9, 2025, 10:28:08 AM
