Status: Full time, 1 year, temporary
Location: Ottawa, Ontario or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Closing date: December 12, 2024
Salary range: $97,000 to $121,000 per year
CADTH is now Canada’s Drug Agency — a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape.
We provide Canada’s health system leaders with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.
We are proud to be a 2024 National Capital Region Top Employer. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.
Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.
Primary Focus
The Lead, Appropriate Use, will support the advancement of the appropriate use strategy in partnership with internal and external partners. As a new function for the organization, this will include strategy and framework development, assessments, relationship management, and evaluation.
This work will include supporting programs and quality standards implementation, catalyzing best practices, and building capacity and knowledge. The Lead, Appropriate Use, will also monitor the international health and health policy landscape (in collaboration with other internal teams) to identify emerging priorities and trends.
What do the daily responsibilities look like?
On any given day, the Lead, Appropriate Use will:
- support the development and delivery of an appropriate use strategy and plans to meet the needs of people living in Canada
- collaborate with internal and external stakeholders related to appropriate use, working to enhance delivery, uptake, and impact of appropriate use deliverables
- consolidate data and information to support decision-making, including developing reports, briefing notes, implementation plans, presentations, and other dissemination materials
- lead the management of complex projects, including those with multiple external vendors
- act as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the assigned priority areas in the appropriate use portfolio
- represent the function nationally and internationally, upon request, at meetings, conferences, and other events
- monitor the international health and health policy landscape (in collaboration with the Engagement team) to identify emerging priorities in appropriate use
- translate detailed information into meaningful and accessible insights
- support committees and working groups comprised of both internal and external stakeholders.
Is this the right role for you?
The Lead, Appropriate Use will likely have:
- a postsecondary education in a related discipline coupled with experience in business and program development, engagement, or innovation; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- experience in product and service innovation within the health sector
- experience developing and presenting new ideas to senior leaders for consideration
- experience monitoring contracts and achievement of deliverables
- knowledge of emerging health technologies and approaches
- exceptional communication and relationship management skills
- the ability to translate complex information into concise and accessible insights for senior decision-makers
- the ability to connect key internal and external stakeholders to move projects and initiatives forward
- a proven proactive approach and resourcefulness to find solutions and adapt to changing priorities
- the ability to influence without authority, with comfort navigating ambiguity.
What will set you apart?
The following are considered asset qualifications:
- fluency in French
- degree or training in pharmacy.
What’s in it for you?
At Canada’s Drug Agency, you will find:
- a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
- a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
- a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
- paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
- opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
- personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
- a friendly culture that supports community engagement
- the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.
To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.
At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment to IDEA through continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and educational verifications.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
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