Chief Public Health Officer

19 hours ago

National Capital Region, Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Full time

**Portfolio**:**
- Health

**Organization**:**
- Public Health Agency of Canada

**Position title**:**
- Chief Public Health Officer

**Type**:**
- Full-time

**Location**:**
- National Capital Region

**Application Review Date**:**
- January 13, 2025

**Opportunity number**:**
- J1224-0017

Established in 2004 as the Government of Canada’s central point for public health leadership, the Public Health Agency of Canada is focussed on improving health, well-being and equity for all people and communities in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada addresses the full continuum of public health functions and plays an integral role in protecting the health of Canadians. In partnership with provincial and territorial public health authorities, the Public Health Agency of Canada s activities focus on health protection and promotion; population health assessment; health surveillance; injury and disease prevention; and, preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Collaboration across governments, partners and civil society is essential to achieving progress on public health priorities for people in Canada. As an organization that values scientific excellence, the Public Health Agency of Canada works with domestic and international partners to support scientific advancement, share best practices and create the conditions for healthy people in Canada and abroad in a healthier world.

As the federal government’s lead public health professional, the Chief Public Health Officer plays a key leadership role in the achievement of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s mandate and Canada’s ability to effectively plan and respond to public health threats, outbreaks and emergencies. The Chief Public Health Officer advises the Minister of Health, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada on health issues. They work with other governments, jurisdictions, agencies, organizations, and countries on health matters, and contribute to long-term cooperative efforts to improve global health and health risk reduction. This includes horizontal collaboration to address social determinants of health and health inequalities. They act as the primary spokesperson on public health related matters for the Government of Canada and provides the Minister of Health with an independent report on the state of public health in Canada on an annual basis.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Public Health Agency of Canada's website.

**Diversity and Official Languages**:
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.
- To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements:_

**Education and Experience**:

- Degree from a recognized school of medicine;
- Licenced to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada;
- Certification in a medical specialty recognized by a statutory licensing body in Canada would be considered an asset;
- Postgraduate training and experience in public health and preventative medicine, infectious diseases or other relevant field would be considered an asset;
- Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on complex medical, scientific and / or health issues;
- Experience making evidence-based decisions on complex and sensitive health or public health issues;
- Experience in building and maintaining collaborative and multipartite relationships with national and international stakeholders, such as all levels of government, public sector institutions, global health partners, academia and non-government organizations;
- Experience as an official level spokesperson on public health issues, particularly emergencies, would be considered an asset;
- Experience in developing and coordinating government policies, programs and services in the area of public health would be considered an asset; and
- Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for disease prevention and control would be considered an asset.
- If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:_

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the mandate and activi

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