Who we are
We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.
CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.
At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include
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HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
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Retirement Planning Program
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Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
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Work-life balance
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Career Planning Program
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Learning and Professional Development Program
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Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts
Why is this role important?
The Project Lead, Events and Sponsorship Development leads CIHI’s external engagement strategy through events, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing high-value external opportunities that position CIHI’s subject matter experts and executive leadership in influential forums. Working closely with Corporate Marketing, Communications, and program areas, the Project Lead ensures that CIHI’s participation in conferences, symposiums, stakeholder events, and sponsorships is strategically aligned, well-executed, and delivers measurable value. The role also leads the planning and delivery of CIHI’s flagship stakeholder events and provides oversight, direction, and coaching to staff supporting this function.
What you'll do
1. Supervise, coach and develop a high performing team; oversee all operational activities by assigning work, setting objectives, monitoring performance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
2. Develop, implement and lead a strategic approach to events and sponsorships aligned with broader corporate priorities, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement objectives.
3. Identify, assess, and prioritize external engagement opportunities (e.g., conferences, forums, webinars, sponsorships) based on audience relevance, influence, and return on investment.
4. Lead the planning and execution of CIHI’s flagship stakeholder events, ensuring a high-quality and strategically aligned experience.
5. Oversee CIHI’s participation and involvement in external events, including coordination of speaking engagements for executive leadership and subject matter experts.
6. Support the negotiation process and manage sponsorship agreements, ensuring deliverables provide tangible value (e.g., visibility, speaking roles, audience access).
7. Establish and maintain relationships with event organizers, partners, and key stakeholders.
8. Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, content, and objectives across all engagements.
9. Develop and monitor work plans, budgets, and performance metrics for events and sponsorship activities, identifying opportunities to improve through data collection and insights.
What you'll bring to the table
- Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in events, sponsorships, partnerships, or strategic marketing roles.
- Minimum 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience developing and executing event or sponsorship strategies, not limited to coordination.
- Hands-on experience planning and delivering complex events, including stakeholder or executive-level events.
- Experience managing sponsorships or external partnerships, including experience with supporting negotiation and performance evaluation.
- Experience working with senior leadership and coordinating executive participation in external engagements.
- Strong ability to assess and prioritize external opportunities based on strategic value and organizational impact.
- Proven event planning and project management skills, including managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and coordinated execution.
- Experience managing budgets and tracking return on investment for events and sponsorships.
Closing Statement
To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity
At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Additional Requirements
- Primary locations: Toronto or Ottawa.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Must comply with all CIHI workplace policies, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Fluency in English is required, bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.
