Lead, Appropriate Use (Temporary, until March 31, 2028)

CDA-AMC • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.
CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.
Hybrid Work Arrangement
At CDA-AMC, 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. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.
Primary Focus
We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Appropriate Use team. Reporting to the Director, Appropriate Use, 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 the implementation of programs and quality standards, catalyzing best practices, and building capacity and knowledge. The role will also monitor the health policy landscape in Canada and internationally in collaboration with other internal teams, to identify emerging priorities and trends.

Requirements

• Completed a postsecondary education in a related discipline coupled with experience in business and program development, engagement, and/or innovation; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional related experience may serve as a suitable equivalent for completion of postsecondary education.
• 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.
• A natural collaborator with the ability to connect key internal and external partners together 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.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in French.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the Appropriate Use Strategy and plans to meet the needs of people living in Canada.
• Be responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners 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.
• Monitor the health policy landscape in Canada and internationally, in collaboration with the engagement team, to identify emerging priorities in appropriate use.
• Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the assigned priority areas in the appropriate use portfolio.
• Represent Canada’s Drug Agency nationally and internationally, upon request, at meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Translate detailed information into meaningful and accessible insights.
• Support committees and working groups comprising both internal and external partners.

Benefits

• A team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• A competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• A comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; spending accounts to meet your health care and individual wellness needs; and an employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, your birthday as a paid day off, and other leave options).
• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.
• 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 in which community engagement is supported and people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized.
• The opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree