President & Chief Executive Officer - Resources Sector

Yorktown Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a President & Chief Executive Officer for a public company in Canada’s resource sector. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in public firms, a track record in RTOs and financing, and a deep understanding of Canadian capital markets. This role involves leading strategic growth initiatives, managing investor relations, and ensuring compliance. A competitive compensation package will be offered based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CEO, President, CFO, or equivalent role in a public company.
• Track record of successful financing and market transactions.
• Understanding of securities regulations and exchange policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth through acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Manage capital markets engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and inspire an executive team.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Understanding of Canadian capital markets

Ability to engage investors

Demonstrated track record of executing RTOs

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

President & Chief Executive Officer - Resources Sector

Yorktown Search Partners has been retained to identify and recruit a President & Chief Executive Officer for a Canadian public company in the resource and development sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead a platform positioned for transformational growth through strategic acquisitions, financings, and corporate development.

Overview

President & Chief Executive Officer - Confidential Search

The CEO will be responsible for setting strategy, executing on growth initiatives, and leading all capital markets activity. A proven background in structuring and completing RTOs (reverse takeovers), financings, and market transactions is essential. The individual will also serve as the company's principal representative to investors, analysts, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic growth, including RTOs, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Drive capital markets engagement: financings, roadshows, investor presentations, and analyst coverage.
• Manage all aspects of regulatory disclosure, governance, and exchange compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, bankers, and advisory networks.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-caliber executive and technical team.
• Articulate and deliver a compelling equity story to maximize shareholder value.

Candidate Profile

• Senior leadership experience (CEO, President, CFO, or equivalent) with a publicly listed company.
• Demonstrated track record of executing RTOs, financings, and public company transactions.
• Deep understanding of Canadian capital markets, securities regulations, and stock exchange policies.
• Ability to engage investors and stakeholders with credibility and impact.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proven ability to scale companies through capital market transactions.

Compensation

A competitive package will be offered, with performance-based incentives aligned with shareholder returns.

Application

This search is being conducted on a confidential basis by Yorktown Search Partners. Expressions of interest will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality.