Superintendent, Safety

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.

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About the role\:

We’re actively searching for a Superintendent, Safety at our Côté Gold operation, reporting to the Sustainability Manager. This role is responsible for the implementation of the Safety Management System and provides “hands-on” safety leadership, actively supporting supervisors and frontline teams.

This position plays a vital role in advancing IAMGOLD’s purpose by fostering a strong safety culture, protecting employees and communities, and ensuring operations are conducted responsibly, sustainably, and in full compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities\:

The Superintendent, Safety is accountable for translating IAMGOLD’s safety strategy into practical site execution by leading the implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System, enabling frontline ownership, and driving risk reduction through visible leadership, governance, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of the site’s Safety Management System.
• Translate the safety strategy into operational plans, ensuring effective execution.
• Govern Safety Management System performance by monitoring implementation, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvement across site safety processes.
• Coach and support front-line supervisors and safety coordinators to consistently execute delivery of safety processes, including inspections, hazard identification, critical control verification, incident response, and corrective action follow-up.
• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing safety team by setting clear expectations, building technical capability, supporting training and succession planning, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and results-driven environment.
• Manage safety programs and training initiatives, in collaboration with the Training department, ensuring quality delivery, proper certification, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead site-wide safety activities through visible field presence, supervisor engagement, and consistent reinforcement of company standards, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.
• Advise and support leaders, supervisors, and employees on safety requirements, safe work practices, regulatory expectations, and practical risk controls that enable effective frontline decision-making.
• Develop and monitor safety performance metrics, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall safety performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize safety performance, monitor KPIs, and implement strategies that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support operational goals.
• Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and cost management by aligning safety resources, programs, and improvement initiatives to operational priorities and risk-based decision-making.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Contractor Management System, ensuring contractor safety requirements are embedded in onboarding, field execution, performance monitoring, and corrective action follow-up.
• Lead the Incident Management Program, drive approval and tracking of SMART recommendations and providing oversight of the incident management database to maintain data integrity and quality assurance.