Research Exchange Specialist (temporary, until March 31, 2028)

Status: Full time, temporary, until March 31, 2028 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid) Closing date: July 16, 2026 Salary range: $90,310 to $110,370 per year   Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape. We provide health system leaders in Canada with independent evidence and advice, empowering them to make informed decisions about drugs, health technologies, and broader health system strategies and investments, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.   CDA-AMC was named 1 of the National Capital Region’s top employers for the third year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that nurtures growth and innovation. It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.    Hybrid Work Arrangement At CDA-AMC, 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. 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 We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Appropriate Use team. The Research Exchange Specialist will contribute to the advancement of the strategic direction of CDA-AMC by coordinating the development and implementation of innovative, timely, and responsive strategies to raise awareness of various program areas. The incumbent will clearly communicate to key audiences on the advancements of an assigned program area and ensure that the assigned program area’s communication and engagement initiatives are in alignment with the CDA-AMC strategic plan.      CDA-AMC currently has Research Exchange Specialists for the following program areas: Evidence, Products, and Services: Post-Market Drug Evaluation (PMDE) Evidence, Products, and Services: Appropriate Use (AU) Strategic Relationships and Initiatives: Data and Analytics   What do the daily responsibilities look like? On any given day, the Research Exchange Specialist will: lead targeted knowledge mobilization strategies on analytical projects oversee the assigned communications portfolio, which includes identifying, implementing, and maintaining communication avenues to exchange information with partners codesign and develop visually engaging and informative content (e.g., presentations, infographics, placemats, dashboards) that distill complex information with the key audience in mind support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events, including external meetings identify, network, and establish relationships with key external groups to identify and create synergies and opportunities to highlight CDA-AMC work and its deliverables lead the development of long-term strategies (e.g., engagement, communication, knowledge mobilization, and implementation) and operational plans for the identification, development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of program area activities and efforts develop and contribute to evaluation and performance‑measurement processes that assess program impact and clearly communicate key findings to relevant audiences analyze feedback and make recommendations for further enhancements and improvements in assigned activities and priorities record and report on the impact of program activities and analyses for various internal and external audiences.   Is this the right role for you? The Research Exchange Specialist will likely have: an undergraduate degree in health science or a related area of study coupled with no less than 4 years of experience performing work of a similar nature; additional related experience may serve as a suitable equivalent for completion of postsecondary education health care experience in the application of knowledge transfer principles advanced experience with Adobe InDesign and MS PowerPoint research and communications expertise, both professional and plain language, to allow for effective information exchange and networking to support the dissemination of information knowledge of the Canada’s health care systems with an understanding of the decision-making processes of CDA-AMC customers and other users of CDA-AMC reports the ability to establish effective working relationships with various groups, committees, and partners (internally and externally) demonstrated ability to synthesize information to create compelling communication for specific groups as well as general audiences ability to identify opportunities for increased process effectiveness and efficiency excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and timelines on a variety of projects and initiatives ability to work independently as well as within a team environment superior organization and project management skills.   What will set you apart? The following qualifications may help you stand out: certification in knowledge mobilization experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization software a broad knowledge of various medical conditions and their treatments (both drug based and other treatments) fluency in French.   What’s in it for you? At CDA-AMC, you will find: a team-focused, 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 your 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 work-life 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 people’s efforts and important milestones are recognized the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.   To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your application must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. You can also share a portfolio or work samples to showcase your skills and experience to give us a clearer understanding of what you can do. 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.   Hiring Process Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you, and for you to get to know us. It includes introductory calls, a panel interview, and opportunities to showcase your skills. You’ll also have time to ask questions and explore how you can contribute to the team and organization.   All applications are reviewed by our talent acquisition professionals at CDA-AMC, with hiring decisions made collaboratively with hiring managers. We use an HR system to receive and process applications, along with automated screening questions and sorting tools to support the initial review. Artificial intelligence (AI) features may also be used to assist with interview preparation and candidate assessment. These tools are designed to support our team and do not replace human judgment. If you have any questions about how your data are used, please reach out to us at careers@cda-amc.ca. At CDA-AMC, our employees share a passion for building the future of the health systems in Canada. We recognize that our employees bring diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. One of our collective strengths is our culture and our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.   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 pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and education verifications.   Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.   #LI-Hybrid