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Lead, Appropriate Use (Temporary, until March 31, 2028) 154 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9, Canada Job Description Status: Full time, temporary, until March 31, 2028 Salary range: $103,850 to $126,930 per year Hybrid Work Arrangement Employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced worklife balance. 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 The Lead, Appropriate Use will support the advancement of the Appropriate Use Strategy in partnership with internal and external partners. This new function will include strategy and framework development, assessments, relationship management, and evaluation. Daily Responsibilities - Support the development and delivery of the Appropriate Use Strategy and plans to meet the needs of people living in Canada. - Collaborate 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 decisionmaking, including developing reports, briefing notes, implementation plans, presentations, and other dissemination materials. - Monitor the health policy landscape in Canada and internationally 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 Canadas 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. Qualifications - 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. - 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. - Ability to translate complex information into concise and accessible insights for senior decisionmakers. - 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. - Ability to influence without authority, with comfort navigating ambiguity. Additional Qualifications - Fluency in French. Benefits - A teamfocused, 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 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 worklife 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 peoples efforts and important milestones are recognized. - The opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change. CDA-AMC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous people, people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are racialized, women, and people from 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, 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 preemployment background check, including criminal, employment, and education verifications. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr