The Cancer Systems and Innovation Division supports initiatives to improve equitable access, to better experiences and outcomes, and to advance reconciliation throughout Canada’s cancer system. The division enables system change with data, research, innovation, and modelling. Work of the division is primarily accomplished through partnerships across Canada to implement evidence-informed and co-developed solutions, encompassing everything from prevention and screening to diagnosis and clinical care through to palliative care and survivorship.
The Lead, CCRA Engagement supports the Cancer Systems and Innovation Division in carrying out projects and initiatives to achieve organizational priorities. Reporting to the Manager, Transitions and Care, the incumbent coordinates and provides support to deliver on program/project objectives. As a highly organized professional with strong time management skills, this position delivers on the tasks of the job while contributing to CPAC’s overall vision to reduce the burden of cancer on all Canadians.
- Provides support to the Transitions and Care portfolio, including leading and coordinating activities in support of the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA).
- Serves as a key liaison with pan-Canadian partners, including the CCRA and broader cancer care partners, ensuring alignment of priorities and fostering integrated approaches to advancing shared objectives.
- Supports the coordination and governance of the CCRA Board, including engaging senior leaders from member organizations and preparing meeting materials to foster strategic discussions.
- In Partnership with members of the CCRA, leads the strategic planning and execution of the bi-annual Canadian Cancer Research Conference, including managing third-party vendors (such as professional conference organizers) responsible for conference programming.
- Leads the planning and execution of multi-partner pan-Canadian meetings, navigating competing priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution aligned with strategic goals.
- Drives integration of cancer research and cancer control perspectives, working cross-functionally to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of the scientific conference program
- Provides strategic guidance and direction to the Canadian Cancer Research Conference working groups and committees, ensuring direction is aligned with the broader conference vision and mission, adhering to key milestones and timelines.
- Works collaboratively with the First Nations, Inuit and Métis team to seek advice to promote, strengthen and integrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture in the Canadian Cancer Research Conference.
- Develops, builds, and fosters relationships with partners that support project implementation, evaluation, and reporting (e.g. national cancer research funding organizations, provincial cancer programs and agencies, national associations and medical societies, professional accreditation bodies).
- Provides analytical and operational support to the Director of the Transitions and Care team, contributing to priority initiatives, strategic problem-solving, and organizational effectiveness.
- Continually seeks out best practice and looks for opportunities for advancing priorities and actions for the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control and the pan-Canadian vision for Cancer Research.
- Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as required.
- Contributes to the overall Transitions and Care program and provides input and coverage in additional areas as required.
- Supports the team in the development of the strategic and annual work plan and budget by contributing to long-term plans and determining appropriate outcomes to ensure progress against the cancer strategy.
The Partnership has core competencies which describe the behaviours we expect to be exhibited by staff. While the role overview and accountabilities describe what the successful incumbent will do, the competencies describe how we expect them to do it. The competencies are a key element to how the Partnership measures performance. There are universal competencies which need to be exhibited by all staff.
- Inclusion – Contributes to a work environment where all people feel safe, have a sense of belonging, feel valued for their differences, and are empowered to participate and contribute freely.
- Collaboration and Teamwork – Works well with others both internally and externally to achieve individual goals, team goals, and/or organizational goals. Understands that a combined effort leads to greater results than those achieved by individuals.
- Organizational Awareness – Contributes by aligning actions with the organization’s goals, core functions, needs, and values. Understands how the organization functions internally and externally in the broader system.
- Design-Thinking – Designs solutions with the end user in mind. Clearly defines problems to address the real needs. Adopts an iterative approach to designing solutions, integrating ideas or feedback generated at various stages.
- University Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Oncology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in the non-profit or healthcare sector with a focus on research
- Extensive experience analyzing and interpreting data, gathering, and synthesizing evidence, preparing reports and presentations on technical topics.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Proficient in Project Management e.g. PMP designation would be an asset.
- Education and/or experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis is an asset.
- Education and/or experience working with underserved populations in Canada is an asset.
- Bilingual in both English and French is an asset.
To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter combined in one file in Word or PDF format to:
[email protected].
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Our process may involve the use of AI-assisted tools throughout screening, assessment and selection. Final decisions are made by management after full consideration of each individual’s application.
