Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC); Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

PDAC, a leading industry association in Toronto, seeks a Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs to drive policy development and regulatory coordination for mineral exploration initiatives. Hybrid work arrangement with periodic in-person meetings and events.

The role reports to the Director of Policy and Programs and oversees Lands and Regulations programming, coordinating with senior management and external stakeholders to advance PDAC’s policy priorities.

Qualifications

• 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 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 and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, and editorial communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear policy positions and materials.
• Flexibility to leverage technology to improve efficiency.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operational and administrative coordination across policy files, with workflow, planning, reporting, budgeting, and scheduling responsibilities.
• Staff support and development, providing supervision and performance feedback to Policy Analysts, coordinating workload planning.
• Program and policy development, including briefing notes, submissions, consultations, and policy responses.
• Communication and collaboration across departments to support consistent practices and shared goals.
• Committee and stakeholder coordination, planning meetings and engaging with external partners and PDAC committees.
• Research and analysis of policy issues related to land use, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder needs.
• Regular reporting updates tracking departmental goals and progress.

Job description

Prospector and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Manager, 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.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

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.