Head of Environment & Regulatory Affairs, Mining Policy

Mining Association of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) seeks a highly motivated leader to head the environment and regulatory affairs portfolio, overseeing impact assessment, fisheries and navigable waters regulation, chemicals management, species at risk, biodiversity, and climate change. Based in Ottawa, the role reports to the Senior Vice President and guides MAC policy and advocacy on critical environmental issues.

The successful candidate will bring a track record in federal regulatory affairs, strong

Qualifications

• 10 years of demonstrated success in federal regulatory affairs, climate and environmental policy.
• Knowledge of federal environmental assessment and permitting for major projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communications abilities.

Responsibilities

• MAC policy lead on the Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and Species at Risk Act. Manages MAC's Environment and Science Committees, Climate Change Committee and related task forces (Reviews, Biodiversity, CEPA, Water, Closure).
• Apprise the President and CEO of emerging issues or trends within areas of responsibility and develop strategies for response.
• Develop and support submissions and briefs for presentation to governments, parliamentary committees, regulatory agencies and other fora, within tight timelines.
• Deliver presentations to government and Parliament on areas of expertise.
• Lead advocacy on areas of responsibility and provide advocacy support to MAC's President & CEO.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of interests including service providers, consultants, and members of the mining industry's core stakeholder community.
• Represent MAC in relevant international fora, (e.g., UN Environment Programme).

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Environmental policy

Communications

Job description

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) seeks a highly motivated leader to head the environment and regulatory affairs portfolio, overseeing impact assessment, fisheries and navigable waters regulation, chemicals management, species at risk, biodiversity, and climate change. Based in Ottawa, the role reports to the Senior Vice President and guides MAC policy and advocacy on critical environmental issues.

The successful candidate will bring a track record in federal regulatory affairs, strong