Coordinator, Research & Programs
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Job Summary
Position: Coordinator Research & Programs
Department:Person Centered Care and Programs
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: $50000 - $55000
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 Coordinator Research & Programs plays a critical role in advancing the LHFs mission to drive positive change in lung health policy and practice across Canada. Reporting to Senior Manager Research & Programs the Coordinator will contribute to the day-to-day administration of LHFs research granting processes including supporting funding competitions coordinating peer review activities and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as researchers and clinicians. They will help ensure processes run smoothly and align with organizational priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is interested in gaining experience at the intersection of research data and program delivery and is passionate about improving outcomes for people living with lung disease.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Granting & Program Support
- Support the coordination and administration of LHFs research funding activities including application intake peer review logistics and communication with applicants
- Assist in maintaining relationships with researchers clinicians and partners
- Track and document funded project activities and support reporting requirements
- Provide administrative support to working groups and committees including scheduling and materials preparation
Program Data & Evaluation Support
- Assist in the implementation of data collection processes and tools across programs
- Maintain and organize datasets ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Contribute to reporting on program performance and outcomes
- Assist in the development and tracking of key performance indicators
Knowledge Mobilization & Dissemination
- Support the development of reports presentations and other knowledge products
- Contribute to manuscript development and other dissemination activities as appropriate
- Coordinate logistics for knowledge sharing activities such as webinars workshops and conferences
Project Coordination & Operations
- Support project planning timelines and deliverables across research and program initiatives
- Assist with grant reporting funding applications and internal documentation
- Provide general coordination support across cross-functional initiatives
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 health policy research methods or a related field; a masters degree is considered an asset
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in health research program coordination data analysis evaluation or research administration
- Experience supporting research funding processes grant administration or academic/research projects is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to support data collection basic analysis and reporting; experience with Excel or other data tools preferred
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to support development of reports and presentations
- Interest or experience in knowledge mobilization research dissemination or supporting publications is an asset
- Experience working with healthcare professionals researchers or community partners is an asset
- Familiarity with health equity principles and an interest in inclusive and patient-centered approaches to research and programs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems (e.g. CRM platforms survey tools or 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;
- Takes initiative and is 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 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.
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About Company
The Lung Health Foundation ends gaps in the prevention, diagnosis, and care of lung diseases like lung cancer, COPD, and asthma.
