Do you or someone you know have lived experience engaging with health care systems in Canada?
We are seeking nominations for 1 chair and 1 to 2 members for the Patient and Community Advisory Committee (PCAC) to provide advice on how to best ensure the voices of those with lived and living experience accessing health care in health systems in Canada are consistently reflected and embedded in our work.
If you are familiar with issues in health systems in Canada (at the community, regional, or national levels) and have an interest in enabling patients and community members to contribute their perspectives and experiences on strategic and operational issues related to the organization’s purpose, we encourage you to apply. We seek to maintain expert and advisory committees composed of talented and dedicated individuals with diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds. We also recognize that experience may be gained through a combination of activities (including, but not limited to, employment, volunteering, community engagement, and advocacy work).
We are interested in hearing from those with lived experience and perspectives on the health care needs and experiences of people who live in Canada, including individuals living outside city centres and especially those relevant to Indigenous and Black communities as well as other equity-deserving and underserved groups.
The following information may help when considering whether to let your name stand for nomination to the PCAC.
Qualifications and Eligibility
PCAC members do not represent a specific constituency and are expected to bring views based on their range of experience.
PCAC members shall demonstrate the following competencies:
- lived experience engaging with health care systems in Canada; for example, living with a chronic condition involving multiple treatments and interactions with varied health professionals or having lived experience (as a patient or family caregiver) with an acute or chronic illness requiring complex treatment
- awareness of others’ experiences and views within a specific community or disease area; for example, experience as a patient or community organization board member, staff member, or volunteer.
More details are available in the PCAC Member Role document.
The PCAC Chair provides leadership to the PCAC and shall demonstrate the following competencies in addition to the competencies required of members:
- strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- experience effectively chairing meetings and facilitating a group to share and discuss diverse perspectives, experiences, and considerations in a respectful manner
- a solid understanding of the structure of publicly funded health care in Canada and an appreciation of the needs of decision-makers within and those who access health care systems in Canada.
More details are available in the PCAC Chair Role document.
Time Commitment
Nominees should be aware there is a time commitment for members of up to 6 hours every 6 months, excluding travel time when or if relevant; for the chair, there is a time commitment of up to 2 days every 6 months, excluding travel time. This includes preparing for and participating in PCAC meetings.
It is anticipated that most PCAC meetings will be virtual meetings; however, there may be hybrid meetings, no more than once per year, with both virtual and in-person attendance and participation options, with associated travel for those attending in-person. PCAC members will not be required to travel for PCAC meetings if they prefer not to travel.
Members are eligible to receive an honorarium in accordance with the organization’s remuneration policy. Refer to the PCAC Member Role document or PCAC Chair Role document for more information. Expenses are reimbursed in accordance with the organization’s policy.
Term of Appointment
PCAC members are appointed for a term of 3 years. Terms may be renewed once at the discretion of the President and CEO.
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 the nomination:
Patient and Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
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Patient and Community Advisory Committee Member Role Description
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Patient and Community Advisory Committee Chair Role Description
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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Statement of Interest and Qualifications – Member
Read more about Statement of Interest and Qualifications – Member
Statement of Interest and Qualifications - Chair
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Nomination Form
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following materials must be submitted in support of PCAC nominations:
- a completed nomination form (complete online)
- a completed Statement of Interest and Qualifications
- the nominee’s curriculum vitae (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 in the nomination form.
Nomination Process
Nominations must be received no later than Tuesday, April 2, 2024. While we thank all nominees for their interest, only those under further consideration in the process will be contacted by email.
To request materials in an accessible format, please contact us at [email protected].
We also provide accommodations during all phases of the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation or have any questions, please contact Arni Ahronson, Vice President, People and Culture ([email protected]).
Please note: Successful candidates may be required to complete a confidential background check, including criminal, employment, and educational verifications, as a condition of engagement with our expert or advisory committees.
