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: Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
A team-oriented, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team
Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario.
Employment Type: Temporary + (Fixed Term) Full time
Contract Length: 12 Month(s)
Salary Band: Band 6
External Application Deadline Date: August 16, 2026
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 email [email protected] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Key areas of responsibility include:



Strategic planning
Subject matter advice
Stakeholder engagement
Here is what you will be doing: The Pharmacist’s primary responsibility is to lead the clinical content development and implementation of new cancer drug funding policies.
Leading collaborative work with internal stakeholders within our unit, across other Ontario Health units as well as with our Ontario Cancer Leads (OCLs), their respective disease site drug advisory committees, other Ontario Health-affiliated clinicians, the ministry, and other provincial cancer agencies.
The Pharmacist works with other Ontario Health team members (specialists/analysts, other pharmacists, managers, product management team members) to create and review funding and adjudication rules within eClaims, Ontario Health's claims adjudication system. This permits real-time notification to hospitals of enrolment and treatment claim eligibility.
The Pharmacist works collaboratively with internal team members, OCLs, other clinical expert reviewers and the ministry to lead the timely implementation of new drug funding policies within NDFP, EBP and HCTFP.
The Pharmacist works with PDRP’s managers and other pharmacist(s)/program staff in the development, revision and implementation of policies, procedures and quality improvement initiatives related to program operations.
The Pharmacist independently, and in collaboration with other pharmacist(s) and management in PDRP supports the Reimbursement Analysts and oversees the review of all cancer drug funding requests within our population-based funding programs (NDFP, EBP, HCTFP).
This includes assessing prior approval requests submitted by hospitals along with appeals and/or resubmissions which are all time-sensitive and potentially contentious in nature.
This may require input from our OCLs, other clinical expert reviewers and the ministry.
The Pharmacist supports the communication strategy of the unit by liaising with PDRP staff/management,



OH communications and ministry communications/public affairs on urgent or contentious requests, and supports messaging for internal/external inquiries by providing subject matter expertise.
The Pharmacist supports the assessment of systemic treatment clinical trials to ensure alignment with cancer drug funding policies through Ontario Public Drug Programs.
The Pharmacist may be asked to provide secretariat support to OSCCD, including but not limited to providing clinical expertise on submissions/items brought forth to the committee for review.
Provides cross-coverage across PDRP as required including operational support for CBCRP and subject matter expertise pertaining to the management of oncology drug shortages.
Other duties as assigned.
Here is what you will need to be successful: A degree in Pharmacy and registration (Part A - can provide patient care) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required.
A minimum of three years of experience in oncology, either as a clinical pharmacist or in drug benefit management (or equivalent experience), is required.
Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency would be an asset.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - The role requires an in-depth knowledge of the cancer drug funding landscape in Ontario along with the requisite skills to complete a thorough assessment of a patient’s clinical history and proposed treatment plan(s).
An understanding of, and experience with the application of, evidence-informed practice is required.
Experience in critical appraisal and literature review is an asset.
A detailed understanding of cancer drug reimbursement in Ontario is strongly preferred.
An understanding of Ontario public drug reimbursement programs and knowledge of public healthcare systems is essential.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity to engage, and a demonstrated ability to build relationships among clinicians and other stakeholders is required.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Ability to pivot quickly and be responsive to the ever-changing needs of the health care system to support funding requests for cancer patients.

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📌 Pharmacist, Provincial Drug Reimbursement Programs (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Health
📍 Ontario