Surveillance Program Manager
Role Overview
Leads operational delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of the Canadian Cancer Society's surveillance and cancer statistics programs.
Supports the national surveillance portfolio, including Canadian Cancer Statistics, the pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy and the Data Transformation grant program.
Reports to the Director, Surveillance; works with national collaborators, internal teams, volunteers and people with lived and living experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role and impact
Leads operational delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of the Canadian Cancer Society's surveillance and cancer statistics programs.
Supports the national surveillance portfolio, including Canadian Cancer Statistics, the pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy and the Data Transformation grant program.
Reports to the Director, Surveillance; works with national collaborators, internal teams, volunteers and people with lived and living experience.
Work model and locations
- Hybrid work model.
- Listed work locations include Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, St. John's, Kelowna, Prince George, Montreal and Québec City.
Salary band
- Salary band 6: CAD 72,000–82,000; the posting does not specify a pay period.
Program and publication delivery
- Manage multi-partner surveillance and data programs, workplans, schedules, risks and reporting.
- Manage advisory committee operations and coordinate collaborator meetings and working groups.
- Lead production of Canadian Cancer Statistics publications, special reports and other surveillance knowledge products.
- Improve project processes, procedures, templates and tools; delegate deliverables and mentor staff.
- Coordinate publication releases, briefings, webinars, launch events, outreach and dissemination.
Relationships and administration
- Build relationships across government, academic, registry, international, community and internal partners.
- Manage budgets, contracts, invoices, expenses, procurement, vendors, planning and forecasting.
- Maintain SharePoint resources, program records and documentation; coordinate digital content updates and other portfolio administration.
- Support leadership with meeting follow-up, communications, presentations, abstracts and reports.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences or a related field.
- PMP designation or equivalent project/program management certification.
- At least 5 years of related experience in progressively more senior positions.
- Experience managing complex multi-partner programs, governance groups, publications, reporting, budgets and operational plans.
- Knowledge translation, evaluation or implementation science training is an asset.
- French-English bilingualism is highly preferred; French is required for roles based in Quebec.
Benefits and culture
- Benefits include paid parental leave, family sick time and health insurance.
- The organization describes an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Application
- Submit a resume, cover letter and salary expectations by October 27, 2026.
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