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 operation like 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 redefining what mining means for the future.
At IAMGOLD, we believe that 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.
Recognized as one of the 2025 GTA Top Employers, we offer an environment designed for growth, world-class rewards, cutting-edge development programs, and a culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
Our results speak for themselves: ranked 13th on the 2025 TSX30, we’ve proven that performance and purpose go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work on projects that matter, leveraging technology, sustainability, and creativity to deliver impact for our teams, communities, and the planet.
IAMGOLD is a Canadian-based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operation like 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 redefining what mining means for the future.
At IAMGOLD, we believe that 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.
Recognized as one of the 2025 GTA Top Employers, we offer an environment designed for growth, world-class rewards, cutting-edge development programs, and a culture that values fresh ideas and collaboration.
Our results speak for themselves: ranked 13th on the 2025 TSX30, we’ve proven that performance and purpose go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work on projects that matter, leveraging technology, sustainability, and creativity to deliver impact for our teams, communities, and the planet.
Want to Learn More About IAMGOLD?
- Check out the IAMGOLD Blog
- Read about our Sustainability Approach
About The Role
Curious about how engineering, risk management, and sustainability come together in real-world mining operations? IAMGOLD operates tailings management facilities across its sites and is continuously working to strengthen governance, risk management, and operational excellence.
As a Tailings Risk Management & Governance Intern, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the technical, governance, and sustainability aspects of tailings and water management. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn how global mining standards are applied in practice, while supporting initiatives that enhance safety, risk governance, and performance tracking across the business.
The Internship is from May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
Job Qualifications
What You Need to Succeed
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Guidance, Training & Awareness for Safe Dam Operations
- Conduct literature reviews of tailings and dam failure case studies where operational, monitoring, or maintenance factors contributed to failures.
- Develop clear, relatable training materials and summaries for dam operators based on case study findings.
- Compile guidance related to Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs) and support gap assessments against current practices.
- Tailings & Water Risk Assessment
- Receive training on CIRisk DB and Bowtie risk assessment software and support companywide implementation.
- Collect, input, and validate data to support risk analyses.
- Participate in risk assessment workshops and compile summary risk registers.
- Evaluate water management infrastructure vulnerabilities using defined criteria.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Develop automated tools (using Excel, Power BI, Intellex, or similar) to track action items and governance commitments.
- Create progress dashboards and reporting summaries.
- Support development of the 2026 Tailings Report, including:
- Peer review of comparable industry reports and public standards.
- Review of publicly available policies and governance practices.
- Liaise with operating sites to collect data and conduct interviews.
- Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) – Tailings Protocol
- Support implementation of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Tailings Management Protocol.
- Participate in a site visit to Côté Gold.
- Assist site teams in reviewing, developing, and implementing protocol requirements.
- Additional Project Support
- Perform other related duties and project work as assigned in support of tailings governance and risk management.
Key Skills & Knowledge
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or related program.
- Comfortable with software and building automated tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Intellex).
- Interest in risk management, governance, or sustainability frameworks.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Curious, self motivated, and adaptable.
- French speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to real world tailings and water risk governance in a global mining organization.
- Handson experience with industry standards, risk assessment tools, and performance reporting.
- Opportunities to participate in sitebased learning and crossfunctional collaboration.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in tailings, risk, and sustainability.
- A meaningful internship experience focused on safety, responsibility, and continuous improvement.
Salary Range: $18.25 - $29.34
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. Be part of a modern company driven by innovation, accountability, and sustainability.
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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
19 - Toronto Head Office
Job
Health, Safety and Sustainability
Organization
Corporate Affairs-HSS-HR
Job Posting
Jan 27, 2026, 12:30:33 PM
