04 Feb
CDA-AMC
Old Toronto
Status: Full-time, 12-month, temporary
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Closing date: February 14, 2025
Salary range: $76,000 to $95,000 per year
Canada’s Drug Agency is 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
We are currently seeking candidates for 2 new Program Officer positions to support our Post-Market Drug Evaluation and Pharmaceutical Reviews teams.
The Program Officer role involves ensuring effective communication,
collaboration, analysis, and coordination to support critical program activities. The Program Officer addresses program development needs, resolves daily operational issues, and facilitates the flow of information across teams. Both positions require close collaboration with various contributing partners, including managers, project coordinators, program development officers, and the Director, to meet operational requirements and ensure the efficient functioning of the respective programs.
What do the daily responsibilities look like?
On any given day, the Program Officer will:
- Day-to-day operations
- prioritize day-to-day needs and coordinate activities such as planning, policy research projects, and special initiatives
- ensure effective communication channels, assist in developing materials (e.g., project briefs, protocols,
reports, and meeting documents), and provide operational support to team members
- organize and attend meetings, manage project initiation and development processes, and foster collaboration as well as serve as a primary contact to update contributing partners on project status, deliverables, and critical topics, helping to position Canada’s Drug Agency as a leader in the field
- collaborate with Program Development Officers, the Research Exchange Specialist, and the Scientific Advisor to identify process gaps and develop streamlined approaches as well as formalize procedures, address issues, and capture results to enhance program development operations
- contribute to team reports and facilitate input collection from contributing partners, including clinicians, content experts, patients, industry partners, and advisory committees,
on specific projects or program direction
- External communications:
- respond to requests from external contributing partners on topic identification
- consult with and build relationships with members of expert and advisory committees
- present informational materials to key audiences (e.g., expert and advisory committees, Horizon Scans)
- draft briefs, policies, procedures, and other communications for external use
- Internal communications:
- develop and deliver briefs, policies, procedures, and presentations for internal use
- coordinate efforts across teams, initiating actions that require negotiation, facilitation, and influence, and securing commitments
- engage in open dialogue and collaboration across units within Canada’s Drug Agency and with counterparts in other programs to ensure integrated and effective communication
Is this the right role for you?
The Program Officer will likely have:
- a graduate degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., epidemiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical policy)
- experience in health technology assessment (HTA)
- knowledge of the drug review landscape
- minimum of 2 to 4 years in program or research coordination roles
- proven experience leading groups, working with contributing partners, and building strategic relationships
- exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and oral)
- analytical, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities
- proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- familiarity with health care systems and medical terminology
- strong networking and interpersonal capabilities; sound judgment, initiative,
and adaptability to shifting priorities; and the ability to work independently, manage confidential matters discreetly, and perform effectively under pressure.
What will set you apart?
The following are considered asset qualifications:
- ability to work with data
- fluency in French.
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.
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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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $76,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $95,000.00
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