Senior Advisor, Patient & Public Engagement (18-Month Term)

Canadian Medical Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor for Patient & Public Engagement. This role is perfect for a proactive individual with a knack for strategic advice and project management. You will lead innovative public engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering meaningful dialogue with patients and the public. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of an enterprise that embraces change and innovation. If you are results-oriented and enthusiastic about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Wellness initiatives

Supportive leadership

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading public engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Proven ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage public engagement activities at major events, including planning and execution.
• Represent the organization at various internal and external meetings and events.

Skills

Strategic Advice

Project Management

Public Engagement

Communication

Relationship Management

Job description

Senior Advisor, Patient & Public Engagement (18-Month Term)

Job Category: Engagement & Partners

Requisition Number: SENIO001739

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• Posted : April 30, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Unit | Department: Advocacy, Engagement and Governance | Patient and Public Engagement

Reports to: Manager, Patient and Public Engagement

Type: Temporary | Full-Time | 1 Vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

What makes you a great fit for this role?

You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for an opportunity to support public and patient engagement strategies. You excel in providing strategic advice and managing complex initiatives. You are a strong communicator, a team player, and have a high level of diplomacy. Your experience in strategic processes, public engagement activities, and project management makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

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:

• Led the development and execution of public engagement strategies, ensuring integration with organizational goals.
• Developed and implemented innovative tools and approaches for engaging diverse audiences.
• Facilitated meaningful dialogue and engagement with patients, caregivers, and the public.
• Managed relationships with consultants and external suppliers to optimize engagement activities.
• Managed public engagement activities at major events, including planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Represented your organization at various internal and external meetings, public events, and conferences.

And this is totally you:

• Enthusiastic and versatile
• Results-oriented and proactive

Does this sound like your next opportunity? 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 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.

Staff involved in political activities must adhere to all applicable federal and provincial laws, including elections acts, lobbying laws and lobbying codes of conduct. Staff must also adhere to all CMA Policies including but not limited to the CMA Social Media Policy, the CMA Conflict of Interest and Gifts Policy and the CMA Spokesperson Policy. Non-employment personal activities (paid or volunteer) undertaken outside of work hours and not using CMA resources that may cause an adverse effect on performance or create a potential, apparent or actual conflict of interest may only be undertaken with prior written consent of the Organization.

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