Vice President, Environment & Regulatory Affairs

Mining Association of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) seeks a highly motivated leader to head the environment and regulatory affairs portfolio, overseeing impact assessment, fisheries and navigable waters regulation, chemicals management, species at risk, biodiversity, and climate change. Based in Ottawa, the role reports to the Senior Vice President and guides MAC policy and advocacy on critical environmental issues.

The successful candidate will bring a track record in federal regulatory affairs, strong

Qualifications

• 10 years of demonstrated success in federal regulatory affairs, climate and environmental policy.
• Knowledge of federal environmental assessment and permitting for major projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communications abilities.

Responsibilities

• MAC policy lead on the Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and Species at Risk Act. Manages MAC's Environment and Science Committees, Climate Change Committee and related task forces (Reviews, Biodiversity, CEPA, Water, Closure).
• Apprise the President and CEO of emerging issues or trends within areas of responsibility and develop strategies for response.
• Develop and support submissions and briefs for presentation to governments, parliamentary committees, regulatory agencies and other fora, within tight timelines.
• Deliver presentations to government and Parliament on areas of expertise.
• Lead advocacy on areas of responsibility and provide advocacy support to MAC's President & CEO.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of interests including service providers, consultants, and members of the mining industry's core stakeholder community.
• Represent MAC in relevant international fora, (e.g., UN Environment Programme).

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Environmental policy

Communications

Job description

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for the majority of Canada’s production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal and mined oil sands, and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Representing members committed to sustainability, MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM®) initiative is an award-winning and world-leading standard that fosters continuous performance improvement in environmental and social mining practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, MAC is seeking a highly-motivated and experienced individual to lead the association's environment and regulatory affairs portfolio, including impact assessment, fisheries and navigable waters regulation, chemicals management, species at risk, biodiversity, and climate change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of demonstrated success in federal regulatory affairs, climate and environmental policy.
• Knowledge of federal environmental assessment and permitting for major projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communications abilities.

ASSETS

• Knowledge of the mining industry.
• Knowledge of Indigenous affairs including, consultation frameworks, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and experience engaging with Indigenous organizations and communities.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages.
• Outgoing, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration.
• A leader and decision maker, yet flexible and adaptable to the needs of others.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial style; high-energy and enthusiasm.
• A team player and consensus builder.
• Professional presence and stature to establish credibility quickly, both internally and externally.
• Political astuteness and policy sense; ability to deal effectively with senior executives, elected officials and government representatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• MAC policy lead on the Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and Species at Risk Act. Manages MAC's Environment and Science Committees, Climate Change Committee and related task forces (Reviews, Biodiversity, CEPA, Water, Closure).
• Apprise the President and CEO of emerging issues or trends within areas of responsibility and develop strategies for response.
• Develop and support submissions and briefs for presentation to governments, parliamentary committees, regulatory agencies and other fora, within tight timelines.
• Deliver presentations to government and Parliament on areas of expertise.
• Lead advocacy on areas of responsibility and provide advocacy support to MAC's President & CEO.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of interests including service providers, consultants, and members of the mining industry's core stakeholder community.
• Represent MAC in relevant international fora, (e.g., UN Environment Programme).

DIRECT REPORTS

The Vice President, Environment and Regulatory Affairs, MAC is supported by the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs who is the lead technical expert on issues related to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act including the National Pollutant Release Inventory and the Chemicals Management Plan, circular economy, product stewardship, climate change and other emerging and related issues.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted until Friday November 13, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. MAC is committed to employment equity and encourages candidates to self-identify as visible minorities; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; Indigenous peoples; and persons with disabilities.