Temporary Full-time Lead, Policy and Governmental Projects & Integration

About This Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-time Lead, Policy and Governmental Projects & Integration to join our dynamic Legal Services team.

The Legal Services team provides legal, privacy, ethics, governance, policy, and risk leadership across Canadian Blood Services’ product and service areas.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director, Health Policy & Governmental Affairs, the Lead, Policy and Governmental Projects & Integration is responsible for management of key projects for the Health Policy Governmental Affairs department. On behalf of the Director, this role leads the development of materials (briefing notes, project plans, agendas, PowerPoints, reports), organizes and leads multi-stakeholder meetings and consultations, and engages with Canadian Blood Services’ senior leadership, government funders/partners, clinical community and other external parties as required. This role also supports the Director in maintaining integration of the Health Policy & Governmental Affairs team, both internally and within the Legal Division. This includes organizing and facilitating team meetings and regularly liaising with the Legal Division Strategy Integration Lead.

Formula for Success

• Drawing on your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, you will lead key files in collaboration with the Director, Health Policy & Governmental Affairs and Canadian Blood Services executives. You will oversee all aspects of projects, from developing frameworks and approaches for multi-stakeholder discussions and consultations to drafting outcomes and recommendations.
• Utilizing your strengths in communication and content development, you will create polished presentation and discussion materials, including briefing notes, project plans, agendas, presentations, and reports aligned with organizational priorities.
• Applying your ability to coordinate and collaborate across teams, you will support the integration of the Health Policy & Governmental Affairs team both internally and within the Legal Division. This includes organizing and facilitating team meetings and liaising with the Legal Division Strategy Integration Lead on divisional priorities.
• Leveraging your organizational and analytical skills, you will support divisional and corporate reporting requirements, as well as broader organizational initiatives.
• Leveraging your adaptability, you will perform other related duties as required.

Desired Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in health policy, government, or a related advisory environment.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in policy or government contexts.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or advising senior leadership and/or government stakeholders.
• Experience developing briefing materials (e.g., notes, decks, reports) for executive or government audiences.
• Experience designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Experience within the Canadian healthcare system or a related public sector environment.
• Familiarity with health system policy, funding models, or intergovernmental relations.
• Experience working within or alongside legal, governance, or regulatory functions.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and policy landscape.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, judgment, and issues management capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and drive alignment on strategic priorities.

What We Offer You

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 8%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day.
• This role may require occasional travel, depending on operational and legal requirements.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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