Volunteer Role- Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organization is seeking a Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member to review applications for Therapeutic Use Exemptions. This volunteer position requires a medical degree, expertise in sport medicine, and strong communication skills. Members will have the flexibility to manage their workload remotely while ensuring ethical standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in sport medicine or related fields.
• Specialists in psychiatry (ADHD / ADD), pain management, cardiology, or general sports medicine.
• Impeccable ethical standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and make determinations on TUE applications.
• Provide unbiased opinions and make impartial decisions.
• Work closely with fellow TUEC members.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Medical Degree: M.D. or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

Salary : Volunteer Role

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Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is seeking individuals to fill the volunteer opportunity of Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member on an ongoing volunteer basis.

The TUEC has a key role in implementing the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) by reviewing and evaluating athletes' applications for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), which allow an athlete with a medical condition to use substances or methods that are otherwise prohibited in sport through their inclusion on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Prohibited List. The TUEC follows WADA's International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) to determine if a TUE should be granted.

The CCES works collaboratively to ensure Canadians have a positive sport experience. Through its programs, the CCES manages unethical issues in sport, protects the integrity of Canadian sport, and promotes True Sport to activate values-based sport on and off the field of play. The CCES is an independent, national, not-for-profit organization responsible for administering the CADP.

Job Description

Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee Member

Position Details

Key Responsibilities

• Review Applications: Evaluate and make determinations on TUE applications from athletes, ensuring adherence to the ISTUE and its guidelines.
• Decision Making: Use professional judgment to provide unbiased opinions and make impartial decisions in the best interest of athletes, sport, and the organization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow TUEC members and liaise effectively with other stakeholders.
• Adherence: Uphold CCES values, principles, and policies while maintaining confidentiality and following technical procedures as per the ISTUE.

TUEC Member Profile

Required Qualifications :

• Medical Degree : M.D. or equivalent qualification.
• Professional Experience : Demonstrated experience in sport medicine or related fields.
• Expertise : Specialists in psychiatry (ADHD / ADD), pain management, cardiology, or general sports medicine.
• Integrity : Impeccable ethical standards and confidentiality.

Desired Skills :

• Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; French language skills are an asset.
• Analytical Thinking : Ability to analyze complex cases and apply logical reasoning.
• Detail Oriented : Ability to follow protocols and procedures with precision.
• Confidentiality : Proven track record of managing sensitive information with discretion.

Position Details

• Commitment : Review two to three TUE applications per month, with flexibility depending on application volume and specialty.
• Meetings : Attend biannual TUEC meetings, which may be virtual or in person.
• Location : Remote work.
• Remuneration : The CCES TUEC is composed of volunteers; no remuneration is provided.

Interested applicants can submit their applications electronically. Applications should include a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about the CCES, please visit cces.ca.

Throughout its recruitment process, the CCES is committed to Canada's linguistic duality and diversity. We welcome expressions of interest from all qualified applicants including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations. Upon request, accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.