Analyst, Strategy and Partner Engagement

Company: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Position: Analyst, Strategy and Partner Engagement

Reports to: Manager, Partner Engagement

Location: Hybrid. The Partnership’s head office is in downtown Toronto. Candidates can work anywhere in Canada.

Employment category: Up to 16-months fixed-term contract

Current Vacancies: 1

Job level: Level 5 salary range: $70,723 - $95,683 per year; Compensation offered will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, while ensuring internal equity.

Closing date: October 25, 2026

Overview of role

The Analyst, Strategy and Partner Engagement supports the Strategic Partnerships Division in carrying out projects and initiatives to achieve organizational priorities. Reporting to the Manager, Partner Engagement, the incumbent provides coordination and analytic support to deliver on program/project objectives. As a highly organized professional with strong attention to detail and time management skills, this position delivers on the tasks of the job while contributing to CPAC’s overall vision to reduce the burden of cancer on all Canadians.

Core responsibilities and activities

• Provides operational, analytical and project management support to the Strategy and Partner Engagement team including meeting coordination and planning, development of meeting materials, environmental scanning and literature analysis, and follow-up on action items.
• Contribute to the key activities of the partner engagement team through:
• Synthesis, analysis and reporting of internal and external intelligence, including policy briefs, partner reports, jurisdictional budgets, and other knowledge products.
• Coordination of information collection and dissemination both internally and to external partners.
• Development of content and products for review by the management team and senior leadership.
• Planning and organizing meetings with internal and external partners, including but not limited to Partnership Council meetings.
• Providing program/project support which may include managing small projects as assigned and assisting with the management of larger projects.
• Monitor, gather, analyze, and synthesize external intelligence related to federal, provincial, and territorial health systems, cancer control priorities, government initiatives, policy developments, and partner activities.
• Translate findings into actionable insights, jurisdictional snapshots, briefing materials, key messages, budget summaries, environmental scans, reports, technical presentations, and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Explore new opportunities to connect with potential partners within and beyond the mainstream healthcare system.
• Support the on-going work of the Regional Integration Office (RIO), which aims to support coordination of engagement with partners across Canada to accelerate action and delivery of CPAC’s refreshed strategy and outcomes.
• Supports the Manager and contributes to the overall Partner Engagement portfolio; providing input and coverage in the absence of other team members, as required.
• Provides support throughout the organization as required including other duties and ad hoc projects.
• Support partner engagement and communications efforts, in collaboration with program teams, Communications, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy, and the broader Strategy and Partner Engagement team.

General accountabilities

• Contribute to and reinforce a collaborative and respectful culture.
• Accountable for collaboration across divisions and portfolios and with external partners.
• Support achievement of strategic priorities and core enabling functions.
• Responsible for supporting division strategy and goals and delivering results on time and
• within budget.

Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Health Policy, or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in the government, non-profit or healthcare sector.
• Experience in literature reviews and environmental scans.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, process development, project management/coordination and anticipatory skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience interpreting, synthesizing research, and technical information.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, partners, and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive).
• Experience working with provincial, national, and international cancer organizations and professional associations is an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations and/or communities is an asset.
• Bilingual in both English and French is an asset.

Full job posting details: https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/work-with-us/careers/job-posting/analyst-strategy-and-partner-engagement/

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible working conditions.

How to Apply

Email your cover letter and resume (combined to one file - Word or PDF) with the subject line "Analyst, Strategy and Partner Engagement" to: peopleandculture@partnershipagainstcancer.ca

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and Reconciliation. Qualified applicants from equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

Our hiring process may involve the use of AI-assisted tools throughout the recruitment process (screening, assessment and selection). Final hiring decisions are made by management after full consideration of each candidate’s application.