President & CEO

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia (BC). Established in 1912, AME represents, advocates, protects, and promotes the interests of thousands of members who are engaged in mineral exploration and development locally and world-wide. AME encourages a safe, economically strong, and environmentally responsible industry by providing clear initiatives, policies, events, and tools to support its membership. To learn more about AME please visit: http://www.amebc.ca.

We are currently looking for a President & CEO and have engaged Lincoln Strategic to oversee the search. The President & CEO is responsible for strategic and operational leadership in managing, planning, and implementing AME activities in support of its strategic and annual work plans and matters of critical significance to its members. The President & CEO role models AME’s Core Values to be respectful, focused, effective, informative, and inclusive in all aspects of their work, while also fostering role clarity, shaping a positive work culture, and demonstrating well-rounded leadership with the board, members, colleagues, governments, partners, and the public.

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Chair and the Executive Committee, this role engages and collaborates with a variety of groups to advocate on behalf of AME’s membership. The successful candidate will champion the mineral exploration industry in BC through strong, innovative and collaborative leadership that will support the revitalization and growth in the mineral exploration sector for all members, within the context of an ever-competitive global market. In addition, this role will serve as front-line support for colleagues, providing leadership and oversight to create a shared understanding of all aspects of the strategic plan and its execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the mineral exploration and development sector. They are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, effective operational leader, and have a strong background in forming progressive relationships with federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous partners.

The successful candidate demonstrates a passion for BC-based mineral exploration and development and will continue to communicate the importance of this work with the sense of pride and conviction that has long been a hallmark of AME.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide industry leadership and guidance in support of AME’s mission, vision and guiding principles;
• Work with Board of Directors, Committees and AME members to understand and align member interests, and develop and implement a representative and balanced strategic plan for key priority areas;
• Execute AME’s strategic plan, key priority areas, and emerging issues, through collaboration and partnership, including AME’s annual Roundup conference, ensuring strategic and fiscal alignment.

Member of the Board of Directors & the Executive Committee

• Contribute as an AME Director, provides advice, guidance and recommendations, as required and requested, to the Board and committees;
• Provide regular updates to and implement the directives of the Board and Executive Committee;
• Support AME’s Executive Committee in the development of the annual succession plan for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Liaison between the day-to-day execution of the team’s work and the board’s overall direction.

Partner Engagement & Communication

• Represent and advocate on behalf of AME to a variety of different groups, understanding and respecting diverse interests;
• Act as AME’s ambassador and spokesperson by engaging, communicating and participating with all groups on behalf of members;
• Lead, advocate, and develop partnerships with external groups in support of AME’s mission, vision, guiding principles and strategic priorities;
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with a broad range of audiences including AME members, industry and business partners, government leaders and officials, indigenous groups and leaders, non-governmental stakeholders and the public;
• Ensure AME’s members interests are represented, understood, recognized and protected; continuously works to ensure that members are aware of these activities.

Staff Development & Operational Management

• Ensure AME has the necessary resources (staff, equipment, systems, office, etc.) required to successfully execute and complete AME’s strategic and annual work plans;
• Manage daily operations by ensuring the appropriate individuals are engaged at the right levels and held accountable for processes that support the execution of key priorities outlined in the strategic plan;
• Provide management, leadership and mentorship to AME staff and consultants to ensure that AME’s strategic objectives and priorities are achieved, and that each group understands the common goal of AME;
• Create a supportive and positive working environment representative of AME’s mission, vision, guiding principles and priorities;
• Implement programs that positively support AME’s employee performance and professional development;
• Effectively manage senior staff to be resourceful, adaptable, flexible and successful in their roles.

Financial Affairs

• Effectively manage AME’s financial resources to achieve results and add value to the Association in the interests of members;
• Develop and deliver a budget that matches resources with AME members’ priorities, Board and Executive Committee directives and AME’s strategic and annual plans;
• Ensure financial stewardship by promoting accountability and transparency, managing financial risk, and supporting long-term sustainability;
• Review and approve quarterly financials; communicate regularly with AME’s Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability;
• Promote financial literacy and responsibility across the leadership team and set the tone for modeling ethical financial behavior.

Education, Skills & Requirements

• 15+ years of direct experience as a hand-on operational leader in a similar industry, with a preference for mineral exploration or mining;
• Professional designation and a relevant degree are required; however, a combination of professional, lived experience and education will be considered to reduce barriers to the application process;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan, manage and implement strategies and identify key priorities;
• Strong and credible spokesperson, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills to build relationships and deliver clear, consistent messages to diverse internal and external audiences;
• A solid understanding of government structures, legislative frameworks, and operational processes, including how policies are developed, approved, and implemented, as well as how to navigate intergovernmental relationships and influence decision-making within a regulatory environment;
• Proven leadership experience in effectively engaging, inspiring, and aligning diverse teams and partners—including staff, volunteers, and partners—to achieve shared goals and drive organizational success;
• Political astuteness and judgment; ability to strategically position AME on key issues, maintain effective and productive relationships with AME members, business and industry partners, Indigenous groups, governments and communities;
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret financial reports, manage budgets, assess financial risks, and make strategic decisions that support fiscal responsibility and organizational sustainability;
• Proven ability to participate, interpret and apply research, analysis, reporting and communication on political, technical and financial information, legislation, and public policy related to mineral exploration, resource development and regulatory matters;
• Proficient in leveraging a range of office systems, computer hardware, and software applications and the ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools and technologies.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time to engage members and stakeholders throughout BC, Canada, and internationally;

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Base salary offered ranges from $170,000 -$195,000 per annum commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications (negotiable). To apply for this position, or to recommend someone who you feel would be an ideal candidate for this role, please send your cover letter & resume/questions/suggestions to: careers@lincolnstrategic.com

We are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities and the membership we serve and where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. We welcome qualified applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our team. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Closing date for submissions is May 12^th, 2025, at noon PST.