Volunteer Role- Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member

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Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member

Sport Integrity Canada is seeking individuals to fill the volunteer opportunity of Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC) Member on an ongoing volunteer basis. The TUEC has a key role in implementing the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) by reviewing and evaluating athletes’ applications for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE), which allow an athlete with a medical condition to use substances or methods that are otherwise prohibited in sport through their inclusion on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List. The TUEC follows WADA’s International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) to determine if a TUE should be granted.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee Member
Key Responsibilities

- Review Applications: Evaluate and make determinations on TUE applications from athletes, ensuring adherence to the ISTUE and its guidelines, as appropriate.

- Decision Making: Use professional judgement to provide unbiased opinions and make impartial decisions in the best interest of athletes, sport, and the organization.

- Collaboration: Work closely with fellow TUEC members and liaise effectively with other stakeholders.

- Adherence: Uphold Sport Integrity Canada values, principles, and policies while maintaining confidentiality and following technical procedures as per the ISTUE.

TUEC MEMBER PROFILE
Required Qualifications:

- Medical Degree: M.D. or equivalent qualification.

- Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in sport medicine or related fields.

- Expertise: Specialists in psychiatry (ADHD/ADD), pain management, cardiology, or general sports medicine.

- Integrity: Impeccable ethical standards and confidentiality

Desired Skills:

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required; French language skills are an asset.

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex cases and apply logical reasoning.

- Detail Oriented: Ability to follow protocols and procedures with precision.

- Confidentiality: Proven track record of managing sensitive information with discretion

POSITION DETAILS

- Commitment: Review two to three TUE applications per month, with flexibility depending on application volume and specialty.

- Meetings: Attend biannual TUEC meetings, which may be virtual or in person.

- Location: Remote

- Remuneration: The Sport Integrity Canada TUEC is composed of volunteers; no remuneration is provided.

Interested applicants can submit their applications electronically Applications should include a cover letter and resumé.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Sport Integrity Canada , please visit

Throughout its recruitment process, Sport Integrity Canada is committed to Canada’s linguistic duality and diversity of its people. We welcome expressions of interest from all qualified applicants including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, and all gender identities and sexual orientations. Upon request, accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.

Membre du Comité pour l’autorisation d’usage à des fins thérapeutiques (CAUT)

Sport Intégrité Canada est à la recherche de personnes désireuses de se joindre, à titre bénévole et sur une base continue, à son Comité pour l’autorisation d’usage à des fins thérapeutiques (CAUT).

Le CAUT contribue au Programme canadien antidopage (PCA) en traitant les demandes d’autorisation d’usage à des fins thérapeutiques (AUT), soumises par les athlètes dont l’état de santé nécessite l’utilisation de substances ou de méthodes figurant sur la Liste des interdictions de l’Agence mondiale antidopage (AMA). Le CAUT base ses décisions sur le Standard international pour les autorisations d’usage à des fins thérapeutiques (SIAUT) de l’AMA. Sport Intégrité Canada travaille de f