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Salary Range: $91,000 to $110,000 annually

Contract: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: Will remain open until filled.

 

About HDRN Canada & ICES

Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) is a pan-Canadian network of member organizations that either hold linkable health and health-related data for entire populations and/or have mandates and roles relating directly to access or use of those data. Member organizations, including ICES, comprise provincial, territorial and pan-Canadian organizations that span all of Canada. Each member organization is actively involved in HDRN Canada’s governance and operations and shares a commitment to our mission, vision and values.

Job Description

HDRN Canada is seeking a Partnerships Lead to join the Partnerships Team based at ICES in Toronto. The Partnerships Lead is responsible for designing and managing a comprehensive program of work focused on developing and managing external partnerships with a wide variety of organizations in support of the mission and strategic goals of HDRN Canada. This position drives business opportunities for HDRN Canada and ICES by identifying and pursuing partnership projects that enable the use of health and health-related data for multi-regional studies. The Partnerships Lead will develop and operationalize HDRN Canada Partnerships Framework, the Health Data Research Alliance and other major partnership initiatives.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate perform the following duties:

Cross-Functional Leadership & Project Management

• Cross-Canada Leadership: Lead and motivate multidisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional teams across Canada to deliver complex partnerships projects on time and within budgetLifecycle Management: Manage all phases of the project lifecycle defining scope, tracking milestones and mitigating risks
• Corporate Integration: Ensure close operational alignment with the HDRN Canada corporate team (including the Director of Operations, Director of Communications, and Scientific Director/CEO)

Partnership Framework and Interest Holder Analysis

• HDRN Partnership Framework: Drive continuous evolution of the HDRN Canada Partnership Framework to guide the program of work undertaken by the Partnerships Team in support of the organization’s mission and strategic goals;
• Performance Measurement: Design, implement and manage tracking tools and performance frameworks to systematically collect, analyze and report on the outcomes and impacts of the Partnerships Team to a range of internal and external audiences;
• Interest Holder Analysis: Develop methods for continuously assessing and understanding the perspectives and positioning of HDRN Canada interest holders. Collaborate with HDRN Canada’s corporate team on development and maintenance of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system;
• Reporting & Representation: Produce high-quality technical reports, project updates and executive briefing notes for ICES and HDRN Canada. Represent the organizations publicly at forums, panels and conferences.

HDR Alliance:

• Secretariat Support: In collaboration with the HDR Alliance Chair and the HDRN Canada Scientific Director and CEO, ensure the smooth functioning of the HDR Alliance and the associated event, Working with Federated Data Forum, by continuously expanding the group, managing membership, rotating and supporting the Chair, planning and running agendas and producing meeting summaries;
• Collective Action Projects: Continuously identify and develop collective project ideas, organize HDR Alliance project teams, facilitate resourcing and execution of collective action projects;
• Promoting HDR Alliance: Work closely with HDRN Canada’s Communications team and HDR Alliance members to promote the work of the HDR Alliance to national and international audiences.

Managing Bilateral Relationships and Groups:

• Partnership Pipeline Development: Actively identify and cultivate prospective partners, continuously identifying new opportunities to support HDRN Canada’s mission and strategic goals
• Existing Bilateral Relationships: Continuously strengthen existing partnerships through regular communication, information sharing and by identifying and pursuing opportunities to work together on specific projects;
• Secretariat Support to Key Groups: In collaboration with group chairs and others, ensure the smooth functioning of groups by managing membership, rotating and supporting the Chair, planning and running agendas, and producing meeting summaries. Key groups include:
  • SPOR Canadian Data Platform (CDP) Advisory Committee
  • HDRN Canada Researcher Panel
  • International Partnerships Coordinating Team
  • HDRN Canada at ICES.

Strategic Leadership & Operational Alignment:

• Strategic Horizon Scanning: Work closely with the HDRN Canada Director, Partnerships to provide strategic lead on identifying emerging trends and recommending new areas for action to advance HDRN Canada Partnerships in support of the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Proactively assess and identify new business needs, evolving market demands and emerging partnerships opportunities;
• Strategy Execution: Translate the broader HDRN Canada Strategic Plan into an actionable, forward-looking roadmap for the Partnerships Team;
• Operational Alignment: Maintain close working alignment with the HDRN Canada Data Services Development Team Lead to identify and develop partnerships in support of HDRN Canada Data Services.

Mentorship and Development:

• Support, mentor and train HDRN Canada Partnerships Team members by providing guidance, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, thereby enhancing team capabilities and collaboration;
• Actively participate as a member of the HDRN Canada Partnerships Team by contributing to team discussions and initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of the team’s function within HDRN Canada and ICES. This requires strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Other:

• Other duties may be assigned within the scope of this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education, Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to health research;
• Minimum of seven years of experience in project management, ideally within the health care or health services research sectors;
• Experience working with major health, research and data partners within Ontario or elsewhere;
• Experience working with researchers and in extended collaborative networks.
  

Preferred Education, Years of Experience, and Certifications/Professional Designations:

• Master’s degree in public health, health services research or related field.
• Management experience in a health research context is helpful but not required.
• Experience in health planning, public policy, and government relations is an asset.
• Professional experience engaging with inter-provincial and inter-territorial health research and data organizations.
• PMP certification (Project Management Professional).

Minimum Required Position-Specific Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary and network wide project teams, working with a broad range of internal and external members, fostering collaboration and effective communication to achieve project objectives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects within tight timelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and facilitate discussions at all levels of the organization, ensuring clear, concise and consistent information sharing.
• Working knowledge of health services research, including the use of administrative data for health systems evaluation and monitoring.
• Ability to maintain high standards and professionalism in all stages of projects, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to organizational values and objectives.
• Strong initiative, decision-making and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of partnership development strategies, facilitating the establishment and maintenance of effective collaborations with various partners.

Preferred Position-Specific Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning and program implementation processesFrench oral and written skills

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Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their knowledge, skills and abilities match the scope of this position.

ICES is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. ICES strongly encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving communities including but not limited to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black and racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.

ICES is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to ICES and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted for further discussions.

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