CANADA

Job Description : CEO GOLD CANADA Position Overview Seeking expressions of interest for a President/CEO position with a Canada-based, gold-focused mineral exploration company. The mandate is to build the company from the ground up, set a strategy, raise capital and lead the growth and development of a high-conviction gold project portfolio. We are targeting an entrepreneurial, collaborative leader who can shape a disciplined project pipeline, drive financing efforts and deliver clear market communication and governance. First-time CEO candidates with meaningful executive exposure (e.g., VP/GM or 2IC to a CEO) are encouraged to apply. Bringing project acquisition ideas is strongly regarded. Key Responsibilities Lead the company’s strategy and value-creation plan across Canadian gold exploration. Oversee exploration programs and project development with NI 43-101 compliance, budget discipline and milestone delivery. Originate, evaluate and negotiate acquisitions/option-deals/JVs; maintain an active deal pipeline, including self-sourced opportunities. Recruit & coordinate a lean, high-output team and specialist consultants, fostering a collaborative, performance culture. Engage constructively with Indigenous partners, communities, regulators and JV/industry counterparts. Report to the Board with transparent governance, cash management, risk oversight and clear KPIs. Qualifications & Experience Substantial mining/exploration experience (gold preferred) with a strong grasp of the Canadian exploration ecosystem (permitting, logistics/seasonality, services). Understanding and experience with capital raising processes and investor engagements across institutional and retail channels. Track record of exploration leadership and/or project development, with understanding of NI 43-101 and HSEC best practices. Entrepreneurial builder with a collaborative leadership style and comfort operating in lean teams. Open to first-time CEOs; prior executive role or 2IC experience advantageous.

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