Manager, Programs & Advocacy
Manager, Programs & Advocacy
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Job Description
Position: Manager Programs & Advocacy
Department:Programs & Health Systems Partnerships
Reports to:Senior Manager Public Affairs
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: $72000 - $80000
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 Manager Programs & Advocacy plays a key supporting role in advancing the LHF mission to improve the lung health of Canadians. This position supports advocacy efforts related to lung cancer COPD and asthma while also contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-informed programs.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Public Affairs the Manager will help implement advocacy strategies that raise the profile of lung health influence public policy and improve access to prevention screening and care. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams healthcare stakeholders and people with lived experience to support impactful policy change and program delivery.
Key areas of focus include:
- Supporting the execution of advocacy strategies across lung cancer COPD and asthma
- Assisting with stakeholder engagement including policymakers clinicians and people with lived experience
- Contributing to evidence-informed program delivery and evaluation
- Helping ensure advocacy and program initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and grounded in equity
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy Support
The Manager will play a key role in supporting LHFs advocacy efforts to drive policy and system
level change across priority lung health issues. This includes:
- Assisting in the development of policy briefs backgrounders submissions and advocacy materials
- Supporting relationship-building with government stakeholders health system leaders and allied organizations
- Coordinating meetings follow-up communications and documentation related to advocacy efforts
- Engaging individuals with lived experience to inform and amplify advocacy priorities
- Conducting jurisdictional scans and monitoring policy developments to inform strategy
Programmatic Support
The Manager will contribute to the execution of lung health programs that complement advocacy
priorities and improve patient outcomes. This includes:
- Assisting in the planning coordination and evaluation of programs across lung cancer COPD and asthma
- Supporting program activities in alignment with equity principles evidence and strategic goals
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to support delivery of impactful initiatives
- Contributing to program reporting knowledge exchange and quality improvement efforts
Project Management Expectations
A core pillar of the Managers role is ensuring that both advocacy and program efforts are rooted in the best available evidence. The Manager will help bridge the gap between research and practice ensuring our initiatives remain relevant responsive and aligned with evolving knowledge. This includes:
- Conducting environmental scans literature reviews and jurisdictional analyses to identify leading practices policy trends and service gaps
- Helping translate complex research and data into clear actionable insights and recommendations for both internal and external audiences
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure evidence is consistently integrated into messaging strategy development and stakeholder engagement
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Skills
At LHF we are committed to equity and inclusion in everything we do. The Manager will integrate these values into project support and stakeholder engagement.
Key expectations include:
- Applying a health equity lens to project development and analysis
- Supporting the creation of inclusive materials and programs
- Raising equity considerations in program planning and evaluation
- Supporting inclusive accessible engagement strategies
- Fostering inclusive collaboration within cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with anti-oppression frameworks intersectionality or the social determinants of health is an asset
Lung Health Foundation Champion
The Manager will:
- Contribute to additional programs or initiatives based on emerging priorities
- Help grow and maintain LHFs network of clinical and community partners
- Support cross-functional duties aligned with organizational goals
- Assist in external communications and advocacy efforts including media engagement in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team
QUALIFICATIONS
- A university degree in public health health sciences life sciences or a related field such as a Bachelor of Arts is required; graduate-level training is considered an asset.
- Minimum four years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Public policy advocacy or stakeholder engagement (particularly in health or government settings)
- Program implementation project coordination or public health
- Health promotion or community-based initiatives
- Respiratory health expertise is considered a strong asset
- Fluency in French is considered an asset
TRAITS AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate will be:
- Kind supportive and collaborative
- Diligent organized and solutions-focused
- Coachable and committed to continuous learning
- A clear and effective communicator
- Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity
- 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 robust benefits package including RRSP matching
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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