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Continuous Improvement Lead- ENIAMGOLD Corporation • Gogama, ON, Canada
Continuous Improvement Lead- EN

Continuous Improvement Lead- EN

IAMGOLD Corporation • Gogama, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role

We are actively searching for a 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Key Skills & Knowledge

  • 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.

Relevant Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, PMO, or Senior CI roles.
  • Proven portfolio governance, benefits realization, and cross‑functional coaching experience.

Skills & Strengths We Value

  • 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.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Power – Health & Personal Spending Accounts.
  • Support When It Matters – Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Future‑Ready Savings – Registered Pension Plan with company match, plus TFSA & RRSP options.
  • Shared Success – Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know; we’ll make it happen.

Location

06 – Cote Gold Mine Site

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