12 Sep
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IAMGOLD
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Gogama
Chief Production Geologist (15460) 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$5billion 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. ~ We’re actively searching for a Chief Production Geologist to provide technical leadership across Grade Control, Mine Exploration, and Resource teams while collaborating with Mine Engineering, Drill & Blast, and Operations. Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, this role leads a team of 71 people and drives geological excellence and workforce development. Through strong technical leadership, resource growth,
workforce capability building, and adherence to leading health and safety standards, the Chief Geologist helps maximize long‑term value and operational success.
Manage daily field mapping and wall face sampling to accurately track the location, shape, and quality of the ore body. Build a collaborative team environment, training junior geologists in grade control, core logging, and field safety protocols. Oversee and evaluate grade control model updates, polygon design and blast movement parameters to maximize ore feed to the mill Manage all material tracking and stockpile inventory and royalty reporting for all stakeholders Combine new drilling data with pit observations to keep the mine’s 3D geological models accurate for short‑and long‑term planning.
Design, execute and manage RC and DDH drilling programs around the active pit to find new resource pockets and extend the overall lifespan of the mine. Bachelor of Science in Geology or relevant Geoscience is required. Minimum 10 years experience in Mining Operations, Exploration and Resource modeling.
At least 5 years supervision experience. Strong leadership, organizational, and delegation skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic mining workplace. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills,
supported by strong interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
Proficiency with Excel, Leapfrog, Deswik and MineSight, combined with a proactive, innovative, and results‑driven approach At IAMGOLD, we don’t just reward performance we invest in your potential. 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. The final offer is determined based on your individual skills, qualifications, and competencies and aligned with our commitment to internal equity.
If this role excites you and you believe you have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. 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.
Mining. 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 06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0
📌 Chief Production Geologist (Gogama)
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📍 Gogama