2026 Summer Student, Enterprise Strategy & Innovation
Top Benefits
About the role
Unit | Department: Strategy & Partnerships | Enterprise Strategy and Innovation
Reports to: Strategic Advisor, Strategy and Innovation
Type: Full-Time | Temporary | 1 Vacancy
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
Salary: $17.75/hour (minimum) to $32.31/hour (maximum)
Deadline to apply: January 16, 2026, 12pm EST
What makes you a great fit for this role? You’re a motivated student with a passion for health policy and research, especially in primary care. You thrive in dynamic environments, have strong analytical skills, and can communicate complex ideas clearly. Join the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) for an exciting summer opportunity to contribute to policy development and research that shapes the future of healthcare in Canada.
We Have
- Rockstars to work with
- Leaders that have your back
- An enterprise that embraces change
- The tools to do your job
- An unmatched employee experience
- Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop
You Have
- Strong analytical, writing, and research skills
- Interest in the Canadian healthcare system and health policy
- Ability to adapt and keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in research and health policy development
- Studies specializing in health or medical sciences, nursing, health policy, public health or political science
And This Is Totally You
- Support research and policy development related to primary care
- Conduct literature reviews and knowledge synthesis
- Contribute to policy briefs, reports, and presentations
- Collaborate with a team shaping healthcare innovation
Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you are a postsecondary student returning to full-time studies in the Fall, we hope you apply! The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known. Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply. The posted range of pay rates is a guideline for this position. Actual pay will depend on your year or level of study and whether you’ve previously worked in a student role with CMA. If you move forward in the process, you’ll have the chance to discuss your candidacy and specific skills with a recruiter and to address any questions you may have. The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role. _____________________________ Emploi étudiant pour l’été 2026, Stratégie de l’entreprise et Innovation *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français
About Canadian Medical Association
The Canadian Medical Association leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health. Formed in Quebec City in 1867, the CMA’s rich history of advocacy led to some of Canada’s most important health policy changes. As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on developing a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners, and a new culture of medicine that embraces equity and diversity. Follow us on Twitter: @CMA_Docs
2026 Summer Student, Enterprise Strategy & Innovation
Top Benefits
About the role
Unit | Department: Strategy & Partnerships | Enterprise Strategy and Innovation
Reports to: Strategic Advisor, Strategy and Innovation
Type: Full-Time | Temporary | 1 Vacancy
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
Salary: $17.75/hour (minimum) to $32.31/hour (maximum)
Deadline to apply: January 16, 2026, 12pm EST
What makes you a great fit for this role? You’re a motivated student with a passion for health policy and research, especially in primary care. You thrive in dynamic environments, have strong analytical skills, and can communicate complex ideas clearly. Join the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) for an exciting summer opportunity to contribute to policy development and research that shapes the future of healthcare in Canada.
We Have
- Rockstars to work with
- Leaders that have your back
- An enterprise that embraces change
- The tools to do your job
- An unmatched employee experience
- Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop
You Have
- Strong analytical, writing, and research skills
- Interest in the Canadian healthcare system and health policy
- Ability to adapt and keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in research and health policy development
- Studies specializing in health or medical sciences, nursing, health policy, public health or political science
And This Is Totally You
- Support research and policy development related to primary care
- Conduct literature reviews and knowledge synthesis
- Contribute to policy briefs, reports, and presentations
- Collaborate with a team shaping healthcare innovation
Does this sound like your next opportunity? If you are a postsecondary student returning to full-time studies in the Fall, we hope you apply! The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known. Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply. The posted range of pay rates is a guideline for this position. Actual pay will depend on your year or level of study and whether you’ve previously worked in a student role with CMA. If you move forward in the process, you’ll have the chance to discuss your candidacy and specific skills with a recruiter and to address any questions you may have. The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role. _____________________________ Emploi étudiant pour l’été 2026, Stratégie de l’entreprise et Innovation *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français
About Canadian Medical Association
The Canadian Medical Association leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health. Formed in Quebec City in 1867, the CMA’s rich history of advocacy led to some of Canada’s most important health policy changes. As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on developing a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners, and a new culture of medicine that embraces equity and diversity. Follow us on Twitter: @CMA_Docs