IAMGOLD

Mining

WorkforceDevelopmentLead

CA$125–175k ~AI est. Ontario, Canada CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Workforce Development Lead at IAMGOLD. Skills: Workforce development, Training programs, Talent management. Manage strategic development of training programs. Implement comprehensive training programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthen talent pipelines; Enhance operational excellence; Support workforce sustainability; Build sustainable pipelines

Industry & Context.

Mining
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Monday-Thursday schedule, 2 year fixed term contract

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Adult Education degree, Education degree, Organizational Development degree, Industrial Relations degree, Engineering Technology degree, College diploma in related discipline, Substantive experience in program development, Substantive experience in training delivery, 5 years progressive experience in L&D, 5 years progressive experience in instructional design, 5 years progressive experience in workforce development

Nice to Have

Experience in mining, Experience in heavy industry, Experience in energy, Experience in manufacturing

What You'll Do.

Manage strategic development of training programs

Implement comprehensive training programs

Focus on job readiness

Focus on continuous skill development

Focus on career progression

Ensure future-ready workforce

Embed industry best practices

Embed competency-based frameworks

Embed professional standards

Strengthen talent pipelines

Enhance operational excellence

Support long-term workforce sustainability

Act as catalyst for learning culture

Act as catalyst for professionalism

Align with organizational goals

Align with evolving demands

Design learning frameworks

Implement learning frameworks

Design competency pathways

Implement competency pathways

Design structured curricula

Implement structured curricula

Align curricula to roles

Partner with internal SMEs

Partner with external SMEs

Ensure training meets standards

Apply adult learning principles

Apply blended delivery methods

Enhance effectiveness

Enhance knowledge retention

Translate operational requirements

Translate business requirements

Develop job-readiness programs

Manage job-readiness programs

Develop trainee programs

Manage trainee programs

Develop workforce development programs

Manage workforce development programs

Build sustainable pipelines

Collaborate with educational institutions

Collaborate with Indigenous communities

Collaborate with workforce agencies

Support inclusive hiring

Support ESG commitments

Support community engagement

Oversee training delivery

Manage competency assessments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal SMEs; External SMEs; Indigenous communities; Workforce agencies

Communication Scope

Partnership building

Process & Methodology

Program development, Training delivery

Full Job 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 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. Want to Learn More About IAMGOLD?   Check out the IAMGOLD Blog   Read about our Côté Gold     About the role: We are actively seeking a Workforce Development Lead that will manage the strategic development and implementation of comprehensive training programs across all workforce segments—operators, maintainers, technical professionals, and staff functions. These programs will focus on job readiness, continuous skill development, and career progression to ensure a future-ready workforce. By embedding industry best practices, competency-based frameworks, and professional standards, this role will strengthen talent pipelines, enhance operational excellence, and support long-term workforce sustainability. The incumbent will act as a

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