Strategic Mineral Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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

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.