Job Description: Health Economist

Company: Canada’s Drug Agency
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Job Category: Economist
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $$87,720 to $109,140 - Yearly

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Health Economist

Position: Health Economist

Status: Full time, indefinite

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

Closing date: Open until filled

Salary range: $87,720 to $109,140 per year

 

Canada’s Drug Agency is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide Canada’s health system leaders with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

 

We are proud to be a 2025 National Capital Region Top Employer. Canada's Drug Agency was named one of the National Capital Region's top employers for the second year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

 

Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.

Primary Focus

As a Health Economist, you will be responsible for assessing methods, data, results, and assumptions of economic evaluations; designing and conducting economic evaluations and budget impact analyses; and producing reports. You will participate in multidisciplinary research teams and lead the economic component of projects (e.g., development of an economic evaluation, or review of an existing economic analysis of a health technology such as a drug, health device, or health system).

 

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Health Economist will:

• critically appraise economic evaluations (model structure, model inputs, and assumptions) submitted by manufacturers or in the public domain
• design and undertake economic evaluations, budget impact analyses, and reviews of economic evidence of drugs and health technologies
• develop computer-based economic models for performing economic evaluations and budget impact analysis, as required
• lead and coordinate efforts of internal and external research team members to ensure project objectives are met
• prepare reports for stakeholders
• participate in expert committee or advisory committee meetings to present and/or provide clarification of economic findings
• work with the guidance of the manager, to pull together economic information for reconsiderations and requests for advice for drug reviews
• provide input to, and review the reports of other researchers, including project team members
• contribute to process documentation and the continuous improvement of research processes
• represent the organization at conferences and other external meetings.

 

Is this the right role for you?

The Health Economist will likely have:

• a graduate degree in economics, mathematics, epidemiology, or public health, plus at least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, specifically related to the development and/or critical assessment of economic evaluations and models
• a thorough understanding of health economic methods, with skill in computer-based decision analytics, simulation, and statistical modelling. Strong analytical abilities are critical
• strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and expert committees
• ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple projects to meet competing deadlines
• willingness to undertake training in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or other training as required
• commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail
• excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) to be able to convey technical information succinctly to varied audiences
• proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

 

What will set you apart?

The following are considered asset qualifications:

• training in epidemiology and/or biostatistics
• ability to critically appraise clinical trials, observational studies, and network meta-analyses
• fluency in French.

 

 

What’s in it for you?

At Canada’s Drug Agency, you will find:

• a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
• a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
• paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
• opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
• personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
• a friendly culture that supports community engagement
• the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.

At Canada’s Drug Agency, we actively celebrate, support, and flourish through our differences. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for building the future of health care. We demonstrate a commitment to IDEA through continuous training, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing biases. We highly encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people of all places of origin and religions, people with disabilities, people who are neurodivergent, people who are Black or racialized, Indigenous people, women, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let the Talent Acquisition team know when they contact you. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment background check, including criminal, employment, and educational verifications.

 

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.