Job Description: Senior Manager, Surveillance (Anywhere in Canada)

Company: Canadian Cancer Society
Location: toronto, Ontario
Job Category: Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ - Yearly

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Senior Manager, Surveillance (Anywhere in Canada)

WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?
 

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, from coast to coast and for all types of cancer. As the voice for Canadians who care about cancer, we work with governments to establish health policies to prevent cancer and better support those living with the disease. No other organization does all that we do to improve lives today and to change the future of cancer forever.

Help us make a difference. Visit cancer.ca today.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the EVP, Research and Advocacy, the Senior Manager, Surveillance plays a key role in summarizing cancer and related disease statistics, as well as the interpretation of complex data and scientific research into the development of evidence-based messaging and decisions for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). The position plays a critical role in the development and release of Canadian Cancer Statistics publications and products and in the development of a pan-Canadian cancer data strategy. 

This role can be based anywhere in Canada.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 

Canadian Cancer Statistics publications

• Provide epidemiologic and communication expertise to support the development and release of Canadian Cancer Statistics publications and products.
• Liaise with health-based national and regional organizations, government agencies and other cancer surveillance stakeholders.
• Support the work of the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee, overseeing the budget and project management.
• Lead in knowledge translation for the project.

Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy

• Liaise with key stakeholders in the Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy.
• Provides support in the development and implementation of the pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy.
• Project manage CCS’s role in implementing the cancer data strategy working closely with internal teams.

Internal expertise

• Manage the surveillance team and activities including planning and budgeting. 
• Provide knowledge translation expertise related to cancer statistics and surveillance for internal and external inquiries related to cancer statistics and surveillance, including for the public and media.
• Contribute to the development of CCS cancer control policies.  
• Provide expertise to research programs and represent CCS as a knowledge user on select research projects.  
• Review selected cancer information and other CCS materials for accuracy. 
• Critically evaluate individual research studies and bodies of scientific research to draw conclusions and synthesize the results of this research in briefing notes, position statements, and information materials.
• Support senior leadership as necessary.
• Recruit, engage, and retain qualified employees to meet business priorities.
• Provide support and direction in the development, alignment, and accomplishment of objectives through on-going performance feedback, recognition and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree with a focus on epidemiology, public health or population health. PhD level preferred, or MSc in epidemiology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with a strong interest in knowledge translation. 
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience or training in public health or cancer control.   
• Experience/training in disease surveillance.  
• Experience in knowledge translation work.  
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.   
• Experience in working with diverse partners
• Excellent statistical analysis and interpretation skills.  
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.  
• Flexibility for rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer and their families. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values: 

CARING   COURAGE    INTEGRITY   PROGRESSIVE.

In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by February 22, 2022.

For internal candidates, this position is assigned to salary band 7.

CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. CCS will make available reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

As an employer, occupational health and safety legislation requires that we protect our workers from health and safety risks in the workplace. Effective November 8, 2021 (October 15 in Quebec and October 26 in BC) CCS has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all staff who work in any of our physical workplaces must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. All employees will need to attest to their vaccination status through a secure online form or automated application. Reasonable accommodation and remote working will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.