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Director, Information Technology & Data Management

Lung Health Foundation

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 95000 - 115000

Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:Director Information Technology & Data Management

Department:IT and Operations

Reports to:Reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Location:The Lung Health Foundation is based in Toronto and operates in a hybrid model in which staff are required to work at the office a minimum of two days each week with occasional travel within Ontario and across Canada as required.

Salary range:$95000 - $115000

Vacancy: This position will fill a vacancy.

ABOUT THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION

Imagine a future where people living with lung cancer have a fighting chance. Where no one loses a loved one to asthma. Where people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) live life to the fullest. Where older adults maintain their independence. And where future generations are spared the debilitating effects of lung disease.

At the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) were committed to making that future a realitystarting now.

Our Mission

We work to improve the lung health of Canadians through:

Groundbreaking research

Policy and practice change

Urgently needed programs and support

Public education on critical lung health issues

At the core of our mission Helping those impacted by lung disease.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director Information Technology and Data Management is a strategic and operational leader who translates abstract stakeholder needs and emerging healthcare technology into a 5 to 10-year strategy that can be executed across the organization. The Director Information Technology and Data Management oversees and advances the Lung Health Foundations technology and data environment to meet evolving organizational programmatic and reporting needs.

This position has accountability across two interconnected areas of responsibility:

Information Technology (IT) - Leading LHFs technology infrastructure systems and operational IT needs to ensure secure efficient and scalable platforms that support priorities and day to day operations.

Data Management and Strategy Leading the development and advancement of a new lung health data ecosystem including the long-term vision for a centralized lung health data hub and the structures and partnerships required to support it.

Canada currently faces a gap in comprehensive and accessible lung health data. As part of the Lung Health Foundations 10-year strategy to become a national leader and trusted source for lung health data and research this role will play a key leadership role in shaping and operationalizing the organizations central data hub. This includes establishing the frameworks partnerships and infrastructure required to collect integrate steward and responsibly share health data across research institutes government partners health system organizations and other stakeholders.

As the organization expands its ability to collect and use data from programs partners and audiences this role will lead the development of strong data governance privacy and analytics practices with particular emphasis on the responsible management of health data and the development of secure data and reporting tools that help the organization make informed decisions.

The Director ensures that technology and data practices support the organizations mission cross-functional priorities and longer-term direction. They provide leadership across IT operations data governance privacy analytics and the advancement of the data hub while helping build organizational capacity for data-informed decision-making and stronger stewardship of health data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview of Vendor Relationship (BIT)

The Director IT & Data Management works alongside our managed service provider (BIT) who is responsible for technical onboarding Microsoft 365 setup end-user help desk support device configuration basic hardware troubleshooting and management of LHFs phone system.

While BIT provides day-to-day managed IT services this role provides stratgic leadership and organizational oversight of internal systems data governance cybersecurity practices Salesforce administration IT policies staff training and the long-term development of LHFs technology and data environment including the health data hub.

Data Hub Creation & Data Management

Lead the development integration and long-term sustainability of LHFs central health data hub including contributing to vendor selection and guiding the design of the infrastructure integrations governance model and operating approach required to support LHFs 10year data strategy.
Oversee the collection management integration and stewardship of lung health and broader health data from internal programs research institutes health databases government partners and other stakeholders.
Lead and support the development of data-sharing agreements and related governance processes with research institutes government bodies health system partners and other collaborators in partnership with Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Manage organizational data systems including CRMs client databases donor systems and all software platforms used across the organization.

Salesforce Infrastructure Reporting & Integration

Lead the continued development of the Salesforce infrastructure needed to support teams across the organization including the design system architecture workflow configuration development and ongoing maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools that support planning performance tracking decision-making and impact measurement.
Oversee Salesforce data mapping structure and integration with other platforms to support accurate and reliable data flow consistent reporting and effective use across teams.
Partner with internal teams to identify Salesforce needs improve user adoption and strengthen the organizations ability to use Salesforce effectively.
Ensure Salesforce data integrity through strong governance quality controls documentation and alignment between Salesforce and connected systems.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management

Oversee the vendor for the maintenance performance and security of all hardware software networks and cloud services.
Coordinate with BIT on technical onboarding user account setup device configuration and ongoing IT support needs.
Maintain internal IT documentation asset tracking and inventory management processes. Manage vendor relationships contracts and service-level agreements for systems supporting IT and data operations (including BIT).
Ensure reliable secure and cost-effective IT operations including device management telephony and coordination with BITs help desk and systems support.

Technology Leadership & Strategy

Shape and implement an organization-wide IT and data roadmap aligned with mission program priorities operational requirements and the organizations evolving role as a steward of lung health data.
Assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements for efficiency service delivery and impact measurement.
Lead planning for digital transformation major system upgrades and long-term infrastructure needs.

Cybersecurity Privacy & Risk Management

Oversee IT security protocols disaster recovery and business continuity planning in collaboration with vendor (BIT).
Ensure LHF compliance with applicable health data privacy requirements including PHIPA as well as relevant nonprofit regulatory obligations.
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and lead cybersecurity awareness training across the organization.
Ensure LHF remains compliant with applicable health data privacy and security requirements including PHIPA through oversight of organizational data governance IT security protocols disaster recovery and business continuity planning in collaboration with BIT.
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and lead cybersecurity awareness training across the organization.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise IT staff consultants and contractors; foster an inclusive service-oriented culture.
Partner with teams across the organization to improve digital literacy and data fluency.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology data cybersecurity privacy and health data management implications for organizational planning and execution.

Budgeting & Resource Management

Develop and manage the IT and data operations budget.
Optimize costs through strategic procurement vendor negotiation and lifecycle planning.
Identify opportunities for IT-related grant funding or donated technology solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Data Management or related field (Masters degree preferred).
8 years of progressive IT data or digital leadership experience preferably in a nonprofit healthcare research or other mission-driven environment.
Experience establishing and/or managing data systems with strong governance requirements including health data research data CRM platforms donor databases or client service systems; experience working with health databases such as CIHI is considered a strong asset.
Demonstrated experience with cloud environments cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise applications.
Knowledge of PHIPA requirements and experience working with data systems and governance practices that support health privacy compliance.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Salesforce administration and architecture configuration and robust business reporting including managing data structures workflows integrations user roles and system scalability.
Strong knowledge of network administration cloud platforms (Microsoft 365 AWS) and enterprise security practices.
Proficiency in data management SQL databases analytics tools and data governance frameworks.
Familiarity with API integrations automation tools and low-code/no-code platforms.
Experience overseeing vendor-led implementation of systems and data platforms

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical audiences.
Commitment to collaboration equity and supporting mission-driven work.
Proven ability to lead teams manage projects and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Growth mindset.

TRAITS AND SKILLS

The ideal candidate will be:

Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
Diligent organized and solutions-focused
Coachable and committed to continuous learning
A clear and effective communicator
Supportive and collaborative
Driven by principles of equity inclusion and respect

OUR VALUES

We are looking for individuals who:

Lead with courage and passion
Embrace collaboration and teamwork
Are adaptable and forward-thinking
Act with integrity and accountability
Are committed to the communities we serve

WHY THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION

We offer more than just a jobwe offer a mission-driven environment where your work truly matters. At LHF youll find:

A collaborative creative and supportive team
A healthy worklife balance supported by a 35hour workweek
Flexible hybrid work arrangements including the ability to work remotely from almost anywhere for up to two weeks per year.
A designated weekly Community Day when all staff work onsite to support collaboration.
A robust benefits package with 50% employerpaid premiums (beginning after 3 months of employment).
RRSP matching up to 5% (beginning after 12 months of employment).
20 days of paid vacation plus:
A Summer Fridays initiative offering a ½day schedule during the summer months from end of May to end of August.
Office closure over the winter holiday period.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth

The Lung Health Foundation is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such we will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

The Lung Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race colour religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the province where we operate. At the Lung Health Foundation we value the insights and innovation that diverse and inclusive teams bring to work.

LHFs hiring process is humanled and we do not use AI to screen candidates.

Required Experience:

Director

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