At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Systemic Treatment Program (STP) strives to be leaders in the provision of high-quality systemic treatment through innovation, integration and partnership.
The program works to improve equitable access to high-quality cancer care for all patients in Ontario by setting standards and guidelines for all systemic cancer treatments. Systemic treatments are therapies used to treat cancer cells throughout the body and include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Collaborating with other Clinical Programs and Quality Initiatives (CPQI) programs, business partners across CCO, and working extensively with oncology professionals across the regions, the STP continues to ensure that established standards reinforce positive change and improve best practices across Ontario.
The STP manages the Drug Formulary which is a publicly available information resource and serves as a reference for clinicians, administrators and patients reflecting best practices, standardized language and safe use of drugs in the Ontario cancer system.
The ideal candidate will be a pharmacist with hands-on experience in the provision of systemic treatment and an interest in expanding their scope of practice.
Here is what you will be doing:
Develop and maintain current systemic cancer treatment information, including drug monographs, patient information sheets, and regimen documents.
Provide clinical and operational support for OH-CCO Drug Formulary projects and the Formulary content management system.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and participate in various committees or working groups.
Work with other Systemic Treatment pharmacists to ensure program goals and objectives are met in a timely manner.
Respond to drug information questions on an ad hoc basis.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy is required with a residency or advanced degree preferred e.g. PharmD
Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required
Experience in oncology is highly recommended
Understanding and experience with CPOE systems would be an asset
Experience in medical writing, systems and data analysis and review preferred
Experience in conducting systematic reviews and literature search preferred
Experience in the provision of drug information services would be preferred
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
Proficient in computer software applications e.g. using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and managing information on databases
Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
Contract Length: 6 months
Salary Band: 6
External Application Deadline Date: December 4, 2024
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
