Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.
Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.
Manager, Mining
Corporate Finance
Position Overview
The BCSC plays a key role in mining sector finance as most years half or more of global mining industry equity financing is raised through Canadian markets and we regulate about two-thirds of Canada’s listed mining companies.
The Manager, Mining, reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, supports the BCSC’s key role in mining sector finance by regulating the public disclosure of scientific and technical information about mineral projects by companies. They exercise professional and regulatory judgment in complex situations where technical, legal, market and investor-protection considerations must be balanced. They are comfortable challenging senior industry professionals, defending regulatory positions and resolving contentious disclosure issues professionally and diplomatically.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Team Management:
- Manages the Mining team by establishing and maintaining work procedures, and setting team priorities aligned with the BCSC’s business plan
- Supervises staff, resolves team issues, and supports staff development, training, and recruitment
- Provides the Director with accurate and timely information about the team’s activities
2. Regulatory Oversight:
- Conducts detailed risk-based reviews to identify deficient scientific and technical disclosure in offering documents, continuous disclosure, issuer websites and in promotional materials, working constructively with issuers to resolve regulatory comments in a timely way
- Works constructively and cooperatively with BCSC and CSA[1] staff to develop amendments to securities laws and policies and to issue guidance to market participants, including co-leading completion of currently proposed National Instrument 43-101 amendments
3. Strategic Support:
- Participates in developing and implementing BCSC and Corporate Finance Division strategic and operating plans
- Provides expert advice and assistance to BCSC investigative, regulatory, and communications teams, other BCSC and other CSA member staff, including as a member of the CSA Mining Group
4. External Stakeholder Engagement:
- Maintains effective relationships with standards setters (e.g. CIM, including as an observer on the CIM Mineral Resources Mineral Reserves Committee), with exchanges (e.g. TSXV, CSE), with other regulators (e.g. CIRO, other CSA members), with professional bodies (e.g. EGBC, PGO), and with industry associations (e.g. AMEBC, MABC, PDAC)
- Acts as a public ambassador for the BCSC through regular presentations to industry audiences and professional organizations
- Acts as Co-Chair of the CSA Mining Technical Advisory & Monitoring Committee, and manages accurate, appropriate, and timely team responses to market participant inquiries
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, in Geological, or in Mining Engineering- Professional Geoscientist or Engineer designation and registration with EGBC
- In-depth knowledge of the mining industry, including at least ten-to-fifteen years’ experience in mineral exploration, mine development or operations, or mineral project assessment
- Expert understanding of scientific and technical information on mineral exploration and mine development projects, including comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying National Instrument 43-101
- Demonstrated sound judgment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, public presentation, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience leading, developing and coaching technical professionals
- Policy development and regulatory experience preferred
- Competence with risk management, data management, and business analytics tools would be an asset
What We Offer
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:
- Comprehensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical, dental, and supplementary coverage, and an annual vacation entitlement starting at four weeks
- Optional hybrid schedule (up to 50% remote work)
- Modern downtown office mere steps from multiple transit options
- Progressive approach to balancing the demands of work and life
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Driven, intelligent, collaborative, engaging team of diverse professionals to work with!
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $156,202 (minimum) - $202,861 (midpoint) - $249,518 (maximum).
The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.
Application Details
Please visit our Careers page to submit your cover letter and resume for this position, quoting competition 26:26 by July 29, 2026.
The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [email protected] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.
[1] The BCSC is a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), with Canada’s twelve other securities regulators. The CSA brings members together voluntarily to design and oversee nationally consistent policies and regulations that support the smooth operation of Canada’s securities industry.
