Analyst, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Control, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)

Position:  Analyst, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Control
Reports to: Director, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Strategy Implementation
Location: Toronto (Downtown)
Status: Full-Time
Posting Date: March 31, 2015
Closing Date: April 13, 2015

Overview of Role

Reporting to the Director, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Strategy Implementation, the Analyst, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Control is accountable to support the implementation and coordination of strategic activities related to the advancement of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer control, in particular the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Action Plan on Cancer Control (Action Plan).  In consultation with and in support of the Director, the Analyst is the content lead and will provide analytical expertise to establish processes and monitor progress against program deliverables. In addition, the position will work collaboratively with other internal partners and will proactively engage with external partners and stakeholders. This role works very closely with the First Nation, Inuit and Métis Knowledge & Engagement Liaison who is the lead stakeholder relations contact with First Nations, Inuit and Metis organizations/people. This position is a full time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Health Policy or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience planning and implementing projects with stakeholders
• Experience with, and understanding of, First Nations, Inuit and Métis health issues and demonstrated expertise in effectively working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners and stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated experience with federal and/or provincial and/or territorial health policy landscape, including understanding of issues and challenges and key differences among jurisdictions, ideally in the cancer domain and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Health Care System
• Strong internal and external relationship management skills, including ability to interact and work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at the provincial and/or national levels
• Knowledge and experience of health sector issues/challenges, preferably cancer control and prevention
• Experience working within a health environment conducting research, analysis and stakeholder relations
  • Proven experience in project management including experience in all facets of the project management life cycle,  large scale or national project management, and evaluation
  • Experience in producing written reports, briefing notes and analysis of data
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated and able to manage a project from inception to conclusion
• Knowledge and experience working with web-based tools and technology an asset

For further details on this position, please see the full job description in the link below:

• First Nations, Inuit and Métis Analyst

To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to Talentmanagement@partnershipagainstcancer.ca.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.