Continuous Improvement Lead

Overview

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, creating lasting value for our people and the communities where we operate.

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.

Continuous Improvement Lead. Reporting to the Manager, Operational Excellence, the Lead Operational Excellence facilitates the development and execution of the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Continuous Improvement (CI) program across Côté Gold. The role coaches teams, advances change management activities, and ensures benefits realization through disciplined portfolio governance, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting. This position is located at our Cote Gold Mine Site on a 7/7 rotation.

• Own and continuously improve the OE PMO framework, including stage gates, governance standards, benefits tracking, and portfolio discipline.
• Lead prioritization and balancing of the OE initiative portfolio, ensuring alignment with site strategy, budget, risk profile, and critical KPIs.
• Establish and chair portfolio review cadence, maintaining initiative health, risks, dependencies, and transparency through IDHall and standard reporting.
• Provide enterprise CI leadership, directing programs and improvement events (Kaizen, VSM, problem‑solving, standard work, 5S) to deliver sustained value.
• Coach and influence leaders and frontline teams, embedding Lean thinking, visual management, and disciplined performance routines.
• Lead change management and engagement strategy, including stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and resistance management.
• Oversee performance management and benefits realization, partnering with Systems and Finance to ensure KPI integrity, benefits validation, and executive‑ready reporting.
• Integrate safety and sustainability into OE governance, ensuring all improvements strengthen risk controls, compliance, and safe operating practices.

• Post-secondary degree in engineering, business, or related discipline.
• Mining or heavy industry experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent CI certification) is an asset.
• 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, PMO, or Senior CI roles.
• Proven portfolio governance, benefits realization, and cross-functional coaching experience.

• Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and facilitation skills; systems thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
• Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High level of personal and professional ethics; discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with IDHall and Power BI preferred.

At IAMGOLD, we don’t just reward performance we invest in your potential. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being today and encourage your growth for tomorrow. 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…