Apply to join the Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment (MINAC)

Are you passionate about impact assessments and public policy in Canada? The Minister of Environment and Climate Change is seeking new members for the Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment (MINAC). This is your opportunity to help shape how major projects move forward, supporting Canada’s economic and sustainability goals.

Application deadline: August 28, 2025

Submit your application to minac-secretariat-ccm@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

On this page

• About the Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment (MINAC)
• Who we’re looking for
• What to expect as a member
• How to apply

About the Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment (MINAC)

MINAC provides non-partisan advice to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the implementation of impact assessments under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), including:

• Effectiveness and efficiency of impact assessment process
• Transparency and predictability of assessment processes
• Reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights through impact assessment
• Minister-prioritized topics

Learn more in the MINAC terms of reference.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking individuals with diverse perspectives and demonstrated expertise related to:

• Environmental or impact assessments
• Major project development
• Public policy and regulatory frameworks
• Indigenous engagement and reconciliation
• Strategic leadership and senior executive experience

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
• Be unbiased and free of any conflict of interest
• Not be employed in the Public Service of Canada while serving on MINAC
• Able to travel across Canada for in-person meetings, when required

Evaluation criteria

In your application, provide examples in your letter of interest that clearly demonstrate how you meet one or more of the following:

• Making objective decisions that balance conflicting or contradictory considerations
• Working in a consensus-based environment for decision-making and dispute resolution
• Developing and/or applying legislative and regulatory frameworks and policies
• Building relationships, promoting partnerships and working with Indigenous Peoples and communities, or senior levels of government, industry or other stakeholder groups
• Working with senior officials (industry, provincial or federal government, or non-government)
• Negotiating agreements between different levels of government (inter-jurisdictional cooperation), and achieving high-quality process outcomes in short periods of time
• Experience in impact (or environmental) assessment, or public policy environments
• Experience on a board of directors/trustees of a public, private or non-profit organization
• Experience as a senior executive in the public, private or non-profit sector, or appointed role with a Canadian independent regulator in the natural resource sector
• Experience related to developing major projects

Personal attributes

Successful candidates will also embody:

• High ethical standards, integrity and impartiality
• Sound judgement
• Tact and diplomacy
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

What to expect as a member

• Time commitment: 4 to 7 meetings per year (primarily virtual, with possible travel)
  • Additional meetings, such as for working groups, may be held.
• Per diem rate for meetings:
  • $500 per meeting (members)
• Travel expenses covered under Government of Canada policies, including the Treasury Board’s Directive on Travel, Hospitality, Conference and Event Expenditures.
• Bilingualism:
  • MINAC operates in both official languages

How to apply

Send the following documents by August 28, 2025, to minac-secretariat-ccm@iaac-aeic.gc.ca:

• Completed Application Form
• Letter of interest (maximum of three pages)
  • Describe how you meet the evaluation criteria
• Two references
  • Contact information and short explanation of your suitability, including examples
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Relevant experience, expertise, credentials, and any publications

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

The goal is to appoint members who reflect the diversity of Canada’s languages, regions, communities, and employment equity representation.

Candidates may voluntarily indicate (not mandatory) in their letter of interest if they belong to any of the following groups:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Persons with disabilities
• Members of visible minorities

Preference may be given to members of these groups.

Selection process

A merit-based selection committee, including representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Minister’s Office, will evaluate all submissions against the listed criteria.

Privacy notice

Your personal information will be used to assess eligibility for appointment to MINAC and to contact you. Information is collected under the authority of paragraphs 114(1)(b), 155(i) and 156(1)(b) of the Impact Assessment Act. You have the right to access and correct any of your personal information held by IAAC. For more details, contact atip-aiprp@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.