Position: Lead, CCRA Engagement

Reports to: Manager, Transitions and Care Location: Hybrid. The Partnership’s head office is in Toronto, Ontario. Candidates can work from their home office anywhere in Canada.

Employment category: 13-month fixed-term contract

Current Vacancies: 1 Job level: Level 6 salary range: $80,624 - $109,080 per year; Compensation offered will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, while ensuring internal equity.

Closing date: July 19, 2026

Overview of role

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.

Core responsibilities and activities

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.

Experience and qualifications

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.

Full job posting details: https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/work-with-us/careers/job-posting/lead-ccra-engagement/

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible working conditions.

How to Apply

Email your cover letter and resume (combined to one file - Word or PDF) with the subject line "Lead, CCRA Engagement" to: peopleandculture@partnershipagainstcancer.ca

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 is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and Reconciliation. Qualified applicants from equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

Our hiring process may involve the use of AI-assisted tools throughout the recruitment process (screening, assessment and selection). Final hiring decisions are made by management after full consideration of each candidate’s application.