Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Careermine; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

PDAC in Toronto, Ontario, seeks a Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs in a hybrid role. You will coordinate operations, develop program content, and liaise between the Director and Policy Analysts to advance strategic goals.

You will oversee Lands and Regulations, engage with stakeholders, prepare briefing notes, and represent PDAC at conferences and events. This is a new position with a starting salary range and strong policy background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Environmental Studies, Geoscience, Engineering).
• 5–10 years in policy analysis, advocacy, and/or government relations.
• Management experience navigating complex policy issues.
• Experience supervising staff, analysts, or project teams.
• Understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with capital markets, financial disclosures, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of land use, conservation and protection strategies.
• Direct experience in mineral exploration or mining is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and editing communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-project management.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex information into clear policy positions and materials.
• Flexibility to leverage technology to improve efficiency.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily team operations and ensure timely deliverables.
• Supervise and develop Policy Analysts; support workload planning.
• Support policy development, prepare briefing notes and submissions.
• Coordinate communications across policy positions and teams.
• Lead Lands and Regulations portfolio planning and committee work.
• Represent PDAC at conferences and stakeholder events.
• Research policy issues and translate them into clear materials.
• Prepare regular updates tracking department goals.

Skills

Policy analysis

Advocacy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Budgeting and reporting

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Prospector and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Hiring Range: $86,000 - $102,000 on an annual basis.

Placement within this range is based on relevant experience and internal equity.

Position Context

This posting is for a new position.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid, Attendance at the office required 1 day per week, plus in person meetings and on-site for required events.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Programs, the Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs is key in leading operational coordination, administrative oversight and thought leadership.

The Manager will support staff development and curation of program content, research and communications. The Manager will act as a liaison between the Director and Policy Analysts, foster effective communication across the policy team, and ensure strategic goals are achieved.

The Manager will oversee PDAC Lands and Regulations programming, which seeks to enhance certainty and efficiency of regulatory frameworks relevant to mineral exploration and development, as well as lead collaboration between senior management, external stakeholders and PDAC's strategic committees.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and administrative coordination

This position supports the Director in overseeing daily team operations, helping to ensure effective workflow, collaboration, and coordination across policy files. The successful candidate will develop and maintain internal processes to support project tracking, team planning, reporting, budgeting, work planning, meeting logistics, and external correspondence. This includes helping to ensure deliverables and internal deadlines are completed in a timely and organized manner.

Staff support and development

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day supervision, work direction, coaching, and development support to Policy Analysts, in coordination with the Director. This includes supporting workload planning, prioritization, quality review, onboarding, and performance feedback. In this capacity, the Manager will also serve as a point of continuity in the Director’s absence and contribute to longer-term planning for the department.

Program and policy development

This role supports the development and execution of key policy initiatives, including managing select projects as delegated by the Director. The Manager will assist in preparing briefing notes, consultation submissions, presentations, policy responses, and other written materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities. The position also monitors emerging issues within assigned policy areas and helps coordinate internal responses to government consultations and policy discussions.

Communication and Collaboration

The Manager acts as a liaison between the Director and team members to support clarity of priorities, deliverables, and expectations. This position helps ensure alignment and consistency across policy positions, initiatives, and written materials. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with managers across departments, including Convention, Communications, and Membership, to support consistent practices and the effective execution of shared organizational goals.

Committee and Stakeholder Coordination

This role leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of PDAC's Lands and Regulations portfolio, including annual priorities, committee work plans, consultation responses, member engagement, issue tracking, and related policy deliverables. The successful candidate will plan and coordinate meetings of the Lands and Regulations Committee, including preparing agendas and materials, tracking action items, and ensuring timely follow-up. The Manager will also provide updates and recommendations to committees on ongoing projects, regulatory issues, and engagement initiatives, and will represent PDAC at conferences, workshops, and other events to support awareness, partnerships, and policy priorities.

Research and Analysis

This position is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and analyzing policy issues related to land use, land access, and regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will conduct research and prepare briefing materials, position papers, reports, and other resources to inform decision-making and advocacy efforts. A key part of the role is translating complex technical, regulatory, and policy information into clear, accessible materials for PDAC members and stakeholders.

Reporting & Updates

The Manager will prepare regular updates to help track departmental goals, progress, and achievements. This includes developing and maintaining templates and processes that support efficient reporting and communication with the team, senior PDAC staff, committees, and the Board.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Political Science, Environmental Studies, Geoscience, Engineering).
• 5-10 years of experience in policy analysis, advocacy, and/or government relations.
• Proven management experience and ability to navigate complex policy issues.
• Experience supervising, coaching or providing work direction to staff, analysts or project teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with capital markets, financial disclosures, and data analysis.
• Knowledgeable in land use, conservation and protection strategies.
• Direct experience in mineral exploration or mining is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and editorial communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying objectives.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical, legislative or regulatory information into clear policy positions, briefing notes, consultation responses and advocacy materials.
• Flexibility to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and capacity.
• French language skills are an asset.

The successful candidate will be working in a hybrid work model, with the requirement to attend the PDAC office 1 day per week, as well as in person meetings and on-site for required events.The PDAC office is located at 170 University Avenue, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PDAC does not use automated decision-making or artificial intelligence tools to screen or assess candidates for this role.

PDAC is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices and will provide accommodations, upon request, to support participation in all stages of the recruitment process.