Employment type: full time Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs Hiring Range: $88,000 - $110,000 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 attendance for required events. Position Overview Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy and Programs, the Manager, Mineral Policy and Regulatory Affairs plays a key role in advancing PDAC's advocacy priorities related to mineral exploration and development, regulatory efficiency, and land access, while also providing operational leadership and coordination across the Policy and Programs team. The Manager will support staff development and curation of program content, research and communications. The Manager will liaise between the Senior Director and Policy Analysts, foster effective communication across the policy team, and ensure strategic goals are achieved. The Manager will oversee PDAC's Lands and Regulations programming, which seeks to enhance certainty and efficiency of the frameworks that regulate land access, land use-planning and land rights as they relate to mineral exploration and development. The Manager will lead collaboration between senior management, external stakeholders and PDAC's strategic committees. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to policy and regulatory issues that directly affect mineral exploration in Canada, including critical minerals, federal resource-development strategies, major project initiatives, Northern and Arctic policy, and infrastructure that supports mineral exploration and development in remote regions. Candidates may come from a range of professional backgrounds, including mineral exploration and mining, geoscience, natural resources, government, public policy, regulatory affairs, critical minerals, major project development, land-use planning, energy, infrastructure or related sectors. Direct mineral exploration experience is an asset; however, candidates with strong transferable policy, regulatory and natural-resource experience are also encouraged to apply. 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, including priorities affecting the mineral exploration sector. 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 affecting mineral exploration, mining and the broader minerals sector, 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 legislative, regulatory and policy issues relevant to mineral exploration and helps coordinate internal responses to government consultations and policy discussions. Areas of focus may include federal legislation, critical minerals, resource development, the Building Canada Act and related major project initiatives, land-use planning, land access, Northern and Arctic policy, remote infrastructure, and other federal strategies affecting mineral exploration and mining in Canada. 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, including initiatives that engage PDAC members and professionals working within the mineral exploration industry. 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 affecting mineral exploration and development. 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. The Manager will engage with government, industry representatives and other stakeholders on issues affecting mineral exploration in Canada, including matters affecting junior mineral exploration companies and companies operating in remote, Northern and infrastructure-constrained regions. The Manager will represent PDAC at conferences, workshops, and other events to support awareness, partners