Lung Health Foundation Job Board
Manager, Programs & Advocacy
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: $72,000 - $80,000
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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), we’re committed to making that future a reality—starting 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 LHF’s 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 Manager’s 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 LHF’s 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 job—we offer a mission-driven environment where your work truly matters. At LHF, you’ll 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.
Compensation
$72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year