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Lead, Programs & Evaluation

Lung Health Foundation

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 65000 - 70000

Posted: 8 November 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 5 February 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Lead Programs & Evaluation

Department: Person-Centered Care and Programs Programs Research

Reports to: Senior Manager Research & Programs

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: $65000 - $70000

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 their lives to the fullest where older adults dont lose their independence in life and where future generations dont suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now.

The Lung Health Foundations mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians and we will achieve this through:

Groundbreaking research;

Policy and practice change;

Urgently needed programs and support; and

Public education around lung health issues.

And at the heart of it all Helping those who have been impacted by lung disease.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Programs & Evaluation plays a critical role in advancing LHFs mission by implementing program research and evaluation plans and activities that strengthen lung health policy practice and outcomes across Canada. Reporting to the Senior Manager Research & Programs the Lead brings specialized knowledge of applied health research with particular responsibility for Fit for Breath (FFB) health systems initiatives program evaluation and research granting activities. The Lead coordinates delivery supports specialized analysis and interpretation of health data develops and applies evaluation frameworks maintains relationships with researchers clinicians and partners and supervises interns and volunteers supporting the team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced collaborative professional who can translate plans into coordinated action apply sound research and evaluation methods guide the work of others and use evidence to improve programs and outcomes for people living with lung disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fit for Breath Lead

Implement launch registration delivery and continuous-improvement plans for Fit for Breath (FFB) coordinating activities timelines risks and deliverables
Serve as the internal program lead and provide specialized research and operational guidance to certified respiratory educators and other delivery partners
Lead ethical collection management and quality assurance of participant and program data while protecting privacy and confidentiality
Develop and apply the FFB evaluation framework; analyze outcomes identify insights and recommend evidence-informed program improvements

Research Granting & Program Support

Implement and coordinate LHFs research funding activities including application intake peer review decision documentation applicant communications and process improvement
Apply specialized knowledge of health research and health systems to support research priorities program design and evidence-informed decision-making
Build and maintain productive relationships with researchers clinicians health-system partners and community stakeholders
Monitor funded project activities assess progress against objectives and coordinate reporting requirements and follow-up actions
Facilitate working groups and committees including agendas materials decisions and action tracking

Program Data & Evaluation Support

Build and implement practical data collection processes measures and tools across programs
Maintain accurate secure and analysis-ready health and program datasets with appropriate data-quality checks and documentation
Support specialized quantitative and qualitative analysis of health data and interpret findings in collaboration with internal and external subject-matter experts
Develop and apply logic models theories of change indicators evaluation questions and other evaluation frameworks appropriate to program objectives
Evaluate program performance outcomes and equity considerations; synthesize findings and recommend improvements
Prepare clear dashboards reports presentations and decision-support materials for varied audiences

Knowledge Mobilization & Dissemination

Support the development of reports presentations and other knowledge products
Contribute to manuscript development and other dissemination activities as appropriate
Lead logistics for knowledge sharing activities such as webinars workshops and conferences

Project Coordination & Operations

Translate approved strategies into detailed implementation plans activities timelines milestones and deliverables across research evaluation and program initiatives
Monitor progress dependencies risks and budgets; resolve routine implementation issues and escalate significant concerns with recommended options
Supervise orient and provide day-to-day direction coaching and quality oversight to interns volunteers and other assigned team contributors
Lead grant reporting funding applications internal documentation and cross-functional activities to support timely high-quality delivery

Equity Inclusion and Organizational Support

Apply a health equity lens in supporting research and program activities
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Support additional projects and priorities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

An undergraduate degree in public health health sciences epidemiology health policy research methods program evaluation or a related field; a masters degree is considered an asset
3 to 5 years of progressive experience in applied health research program implementation health-data analysis evaluation or research administration
Demonstrated ability to implement plans and activities coordinate multiple workstreams exercise sound judgment and deliver high-quality results with limited day-to-day direction
Specialized knowledge of applied research methods and health systems; experience with pulmonary rehabilitation respiratory health or programs such as Fit for Breath is an asset
Experience developing and applying evaluation frameworks logic models theories of change indicators and mixed-method evaluation approaches
Demonstrated ability to manage analyze interpret and communicate health and program data; proficiency with Excel and experience with other analysis or visualization tools preferred
Experience providing day-to-day supervision coaching or work direction to interns volunteers students or project contributors
Experience coordinating research funding grant administration peer review or academic and health-system research projects is an asset
Strong project coordination stakeholder engagement facilitation and written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing reports presentations knowledge products manuscripts or other research dissemination materials
Ability to apply health equity privacy confidentiality and patient-centred principles to research evaluation and program delivery
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning systems such as CRM platforms survey tools data platforms and grant management systems
Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset

TRAITS AND SKILLS

LHF looks for team members who are:

Kind to and supportive of others;
Diligent and hard-working;
Take initiative and are coachable;
Very organized with strong time management skills;
Clear consistent and effective oral and written communicator;
Both independent and collaborative
Comfortable with ambiguity and change with an ability to be flexible; and
Enthusiastic about continuous learning.

Further LHF seeks employees who share our values

To lead with courage and passion
To act as one unified and integrated team
To be nimble open and quick to adapt
To demonstrate genuine integrity
To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the patients and caregivers that we exist to serve; and to each otherthe members of our LHF community.

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).
15 days of paid vacation plus:
A Summer Fridays initiative offering a ½day schedule during the summer months from the end of May to the 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.

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