We are seeking nominations for 1 Patient Member for the Board of Directors of Canada’s Drug Agency. If you have lived or living experience accessing or engaging with health care systems in Canada (as a patient or unpaid caregiver), and an interest in issues related to health care at the community, regional, or national level, we encourage you to apply.
The Patient Member will bring their individual perspective of lived and living experience accessing or engaging with health care in Canada to the organization’s board-level governance.
Nominations must be submitted through our online form and received by 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Qualifications and Eligibility
We seek to maintain a Board comprising talented and dedicated directors with diverse experience, skills, and backgrounds, collectively reflecting the strategic needs of the business and the nature of the environment in which it operates. We recognize that experience can be gained through a combination of activities, including — but not restricted to — employment, volunteering, community engagement, and advocacy work.
The Patient Member of the Board must have:
- lived or living experience accessing or engaging with health care systems in Canada (as a patient or unpaid caregiver); for example, living with or caring for someone with a chronic condition involving multiple treatments and interactions with varied health professionals or having lived experience (as a patient or unpaid caregiver) with an acute or chronic illness requiring complex treatment
- demonstrated interest in issues related to health care at the community, regional, or national level
- experience in 1 or more of the areas identified in the Patient Member role description.
For more detailed information on qualifications and eligibility, please review the Patient Member Role Description.
Time Commitment
The Board usually meets 5 times per year. Each Director is asked to serve on 1 of the standing committees of the Board, each of which meets approximately 3 to 5 times per year. All Board Directors are expected to make their best efforts to attend meetings; however, accommodations will be made when required.
Committee meetings are typically held virtually, while Board meetings are anticipated to be a mix of virtual and in-person. In the case of hybrid meetings, in-person attendance is encouraged but not required.
Term of Appointment
Directors are normally elected for an initial term of 3 years. Directors may be re-elected for a second 3-year term, subject to satisfactory performance.
For more information, please review the Board Charter.
Remuneration
The Patient Member is eligible to receive remuneration in accordance with the organization's Remuneration of Board and Committee Members Policy. Remuneration will be paid to the individual and is subject to deductions for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and income taxes. Members will receive a T4 each year for tax purposes. Accepting remuneration may impact an individual’s eligibility under government-funded programs such as the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Any reasonable travel costs for Board or other organizational activities will be reimbursed in accordance with the organization’s Travel Policy.
Who Can Submit a Nomination?
If you have the qualifications we seek, or know someone who does, we invite you to submit a nomination. Nominations may be submitted on a candidate’s behalf, or interested candidates may nominate themselves.
Nomination Information
The following materials should be reviewed when considering or preparing a nomination for the Patient Member role on the Board:
Board of Directors Patient Member FAQ
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Board Charter
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Board Member Mutual Commitments on Conduct
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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Board of Directors Patient Member Role Description
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Statement of Interest and Qualifications
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Nomination Form
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To be eligible for consideration, the following materials must be submitted:
- a completed nomination form (complete online)
- a completed Statement of Interest and Qualifications (download and save to your computer. Upload to completed document to nominations form either Microsoft Word [.doc/.docx] or Adobe Acrobat [.pdf] format)
- the nominee’s curriculum vitae or biography (Upload in a .doc or.pdf, documents may be provided in either Microsoft Word [.doc/.docx] or Adobe Acrobat [.pdf] format)
- references document – nominees must provide 2 references with complete names and contact information (documents may be provided in either Microsoft Word [.doc/.docx] or Adobe Acrobat [.pdf] format)
All materials must be submitted through our online form.
Please note: You cannot save the nomination form part-way through the process. The form will not time out as long as the internet browser remains open. Please ensure you have completed all the required materials and are ready to submit them before you begin filling out the nomination form.
Nomination Process
Nominations must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Upon submission, a message will display on your screen to confirm your nomination has been submitted. Please note that nominees will not receive an email confirmation.
While we thank all nominees for their interest, only those under further consideration in the process will be contacted personally. Candidates who are invited to an interview will be required to complete a conflict of interest declaration form.
We anticipate having a year-round process to submit expressions of interest in subsequent years. Please consider providing your consent to have your information kept on-file for future opportunities.
