Clinical Research Officer in Toronto

Status: Full time, temporary, until January 2028

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, or Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)

Closing date: October 30, 2026

Salary range: $70,890 to $86,650 per year

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization with offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug, health technology, and health systems landscape.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: At CDA-AMC, employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 days onsite, though this requirement may vary based on business and operational needs.

Primary Focus: We are seeking to fill a current opening on our Health Technologies and Systems team. The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Research Officer are working with the manager to conduct evidence-based analyses on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, procedures, and other health technologies and prepare reports on the findings.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work with the manager and conduct evidence-based assessments on various health technologies.
• Prepare reports that communicate the research findings to meet customers’ needs.
• Lead or participate in a multidisciplinary team to conduct critical appraisal of health technologies.
• Draft portions of the report or submission-based recommendations based on deliberations of the expert advisory committees.
• Provide regular updates on project status to the manager and other team members.
• Present and discuss research findings and methodologies to colleagues, customers, and advisory committees.
• Collaborate with external content experts, reviewers, knowledge users, and others to ensure successful execution of assigned projects.
• Participate in the development of program processes and research methods development.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a graduate degree in a health-related discipline with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of research experience.
• Experience in critical appraisal of clinical evidence.
• An understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine and study design.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to review and provide feedback on others’ work.
• A working knowledge of biostatistics.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What will set you apart?

• Prior experience conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or health technology assessments.
• Training in epidemiology, health technology assessment, pharmacy, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of health economics and economic analyses.
• Experience reviewing and critically appraising qualitative research.
• Working knowledge of statistical and meta-analysis software.
• Past experience successfully leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Fluency in French.

What’s in it for you?

• A team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• A competitive compensation package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan.
• A comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model.
• Opportunities for personal growth through professional development.
• A friendly culture that supports community engagement.
• The opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada.

CDA-AMC is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous people, people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, and others. We provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process.