Note: This recruitment posting is now closed.

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is a not-for-profit association that serves an alliance of provincial and territorial pharmacy regulatory bodies as well as the Canadian Forces Health Services. NAPRA’s members regulate the practice of pharmacy and the operation of pharmacies in their respective jurisdictions in Canada and their primary mandate is to serve and protect the public.

Governing NAPRA is a Board of Directors consisting of a Director from each pharmacy regulatory authority in Canada (i.e., the Registrars) and up to three additional non-Registrar Directors bringing unique perspectives, for a total of 17 Board Directors. The Board is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the activities and affairs of the organization. Day-to-day operations are led by NAPRA’s Executive Director. The Board is accountable to the organization’s members.

Recruitment

The NAPRA Board is looking to recruit two (2) Directors for its Board, including one with expertise as a pharmacy technician in the Canadian healthcare system.

To be considered for appointment to the NAPRA Board, candidates must not be currently employed by, nor serving on the Board of, any NAPRA member organization (Canadian pharmacy regulatory authority).

Role

• Serve as a member of a collegial, consensus-based governing body that is committed to the effective regulation of pharmacy and the protection of the public.
• Bring and apply skills, expertise, and perspectives to the collective decision making of the Board.
• Actively prepare for and participate in meetings of the Board, including reviewing documentation, asking questions, providing strategic guidance and advice, and following through on commitments.

Qualifications

The NAPRA Board is looking for candidates who are analytical and critical thinkers, who have strong interpersonal communication skills, an ability to think strategically, and previous experience serving on a governing board. An interest in, an understanding of, and a commitment to NAPRA’s mandate is essential.

NAPRA is interested in receiving applications from:

• Individuals who, ideally, have knowledge in health systems, new models of care delivery, and the regulatory environment, may have Indigenous representation/perspective as well as a national view and an interest in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and digital applications.
• Pharmacy technicians who have knowledge and interest in governance and regulatory affairs as well as expertise in other areas such as diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging.

While these are areas of primary interest, NAPRA is also keen to receive applications from individuals with different sets of expertise and experience who feel they can make a valuable contribution.

Board Terms / Participation

• Non-Registrar Directors serve an initial two-year term and are eligible for reappointment, annually, to a maximum of six consecutive years of service.
• Board meetings are held six times a year. In general, two of the meetings are in person, held in Ottawa, and the remaining meetings are held virtually. In-person meetings are normally held over two days.
• All Directors, ideally, are to participate on a Board committee. Committee meetings are held virtually.

Remuneration

Remuneration in the form of honoraria is available for non-Registrar Directors on the NAPRA Board, provided that the Director in question is not otherwise being compensated for their time by their employer.

Application Submission

Application period: October 8 – November 5, 2024

Candidates must submit their application electronically to BoardRecruitment@napra.ca and ensure that the following required documents are submitted by the deadline:

• A cover letter, indicating the reason for their interest in serving on the NAPRA Board of Directors and outlining the particular skills, expertise, and perspectives they would bring to the Board;
• A CV, including a list of other Boards of Directors on which they are currently serving and/or have served; and
• Two references, at least one of which is a fellow board member who has served with them.

NAPRA thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

NAPRA respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and provides accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Anticipated Timeline

Interviews will take place in December 2024 and January 2025. The successful candidate(s) will be offered the role in March 2025, with their initial two-year Board term beginning with the NAPRA Board meeting in May 2025.