Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Toronto, ON

- Closing Date: October 31, 2026
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Salary Range: $88,000 - $110,000 on an annual basis
- Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Description

Placement within this range isbased on relevant experience and internal equity.

Position Context: This posting is for a new position.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, attendance at the office required 1 dayper week, plus in-person meetings and in office attendance for required events.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Directorof Policy and Programs, the Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs playsa key role in advancing PDAC's advocacy priorities related to mineralexploration and development, regulatory efficiency, and land access, while also providing operational leadership and coordination across the Policy andPrograms team.

The Manager will support staffdevelopment and curation of program content, research and communications. TheManager will liaise between the Senior Director and Policy Analysts, foster effective communication across the policy team, and ensure strategic goals areachieved.

The Manager will oversee PDAC'sLands and Regulations programming, which seeks to enhance certainty and efficiency of the frameworks that regulate land access, land use-planning and landrights as they relate to mineral exploration and development. The Manager willlead collaboration between senior management, external stakeholders and PDAC'sstrategic committees.

The role provides an opportunityto contribute to policy and regulatory issues that directly affect mineralexploration in Canada, including critical minerals, federalresource-development strategies,



major project initiatives, Northern and Arcticpolicy, and infrastructure that supports mineral exploration and development inremote regions.

Candidates may come from a rangeof professional backgrounds, including mineral exploration and mining,geoscience, natural resources, government, public policy, regulatory affairs,critical minerals, major project development, land-use planning, energy,infrastructure or related sectors. Direct mineral exploration experience is anasset; however, candidates with strong transferable policy, regulatory andnatural-resource experience are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and AdministrativeCoordination

This position supports theDirector in overseeing daily team operations, helping to ensure effectiveworkflow, collaboration, and coordination across policy files, includingpriorities affecting the mineral exploration sector. The successful candidatewill develop and maintain internal processes to support project tracking, teamplanning, reporting, budgeting, work planning, meeting logistics, and externalcorrespondence. This includes helping to ensure deliverables and internaldeadlines are completed in a timely and organized manner.

Staff Support and Development

The successful candidate willprovide day-to-day supervision, work direction, coaching,



and developmentsupport to Policy Analysts, in coordination with the Director. This includessupporting workload planning, prioritization, quality review, onboarding, andperformance feedback. In this capacity, the Manager will also serve as a pointof continuity in the Director's absence and contribute to longer-term planningfor the department.

Program and Policy Development

This role supports thedevelopment and execution of key policy initiatives affecting mineralexploration, mining and the broader minerals sector, including managing selectprojects as delegated by the Director. The Manager will assist in preparingbriefing notes, consultation submissions, presentations, policy responses, andother written materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment withorganizational priorities.

The position also monitorsemerging legislative, regulatory and policy issues relevant to mineralexploration and helps coordinate internal responses to government consultationsand policy discussions. Areas of focus may include federal legislation,critical minerals, resource development, the Building Canada Act and relatedmajor project initiatives, land-use planning, land access, Northern and Arcticpolicy, remote infrastructure, and other federal strategies affecting mineralexploration and mining in Canada.

Communication and Collaboration

The Manager acts as a liaisonbetween the Director and team members to support clarity of priorities,deliverables, and expectations. This position helps ensure alignment andconsistency across policy positions, initiatives, and written materials.

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