Submit your application to: careers@lunghealth.ca
Current Opportunities:
Reports to: Executive Vice President
Location: Hybrid (two days in the office per week)
Primary location is the Lung Health Foundation’s office in Toronto
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 don’t lose their independence in life, and where future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The LHF is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now. The LHF’s mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians, and we will achieve this through:
- Ground-breaking 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:
With a new brand and an exciting new strategic vision to help Canadians breathe, the Lung Health Foundation (LHF) is looking for an experienced leader for the role of Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a unique opportunity for you to use your creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking to tell the LHF’s story, build its brand, position LHF as a leader in the field of lung health, and drive the change needed to improve the lives of those living with lung cancer, asthma and COPD.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies to build the LHF brand, generate greater awareness and support, and create the change needed to meet our organizational goals
- Increase awareness of, and build affinity for LHF amongst all stakeholder groups through a broad range of communication and marketing initiatives, with clear and consistent messaging that:
- Aligns with the vision, mission and values of LHF;
- Tells a story through a consistent brand narrative;
- Promotes approved strategies, programs, and events, and supports approved positioning and goals;
- Utilizes appropriate platforms, including website, social media, print, radio, television, etc.; and
- Protects and builds LHF’s brand image and reputation.
- Develop and manage the annual marketing and communications calendar and budget, ensuring strategic leveraging of the LHF brand throughout the year
- Provide the organization with interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organization, offering market insights and external views
- Oversee the organization’s approach to customer relationship management (CRM), working cross-functionally to effectively manage LHF’s organization-wide data management needs & requirements
- Leverage LHF’s digital assets, including website and social media channels, to optimize brand awareness, and engage targeted audiences across multiple platforms
- Promote signature events to optimize participation and revenue generation
- Lead internal communications
- Proactively and reactively seek media coverage opportunities in traditional and non-traditional outlets in ways that advance the organization’s goals and build brand awareness
- Collaborate across the organization, leveraging LHF resources, staff and volunteers to expand the reach of the brand nationally
- Develop and manage the annual marketing and communications calendar and budget, ensuring strategic leveraging of the LHF brand throughout the year
- Identify opportunities for LHF leadership to cultivate and enhance relationships with external audiences
- Provide scripting and coaching to the President and CEO, Executive Vice President, and other spokespersons for both internal and external communications
- Work collaboratively and in partnership with other like-minded organizations on public awareness initiatives
- Build an effective team, establishing goals, setting priorities, managing performance, providing coaching and mentorship, identifying training and development opportunities/competencies for staff
Qualifications:
University or College degree
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in progressively senior roles, with a track record of success in marketing and communications
- Extensive knowledge, experience and skills in marketing and communications, with a focus on brand management and strategic communications
- Excellent strategy development, team building, change management, and problem-solving skills
- Highly capable of thinking and acting strategically, providing attention to detail, while considering the ‘big picture’
- Ability to identify strategic opportunities, and to propose and develop solutions in line with the organization’s goals
- Strong leadership skills and abilities, with the ability to be a change agent, inspiring both internal and external stakeholders
- Superior communications skills: written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proven ability to be creative and innovative, with a solid track record of success
Traits and Skills
- 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
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning
We’re looking for people 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 other…the members of our LHF family
WHY THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION?
Beyond making a real difference in the lives of the one-in-five Canadians living with lung
disease, we offer:
• collaborative and creative environment
• robust benefits package, including an RRSP matching program
• flexible work environment
• we help you grow – both professionally and personally
As a Toronto-based organization with a national scope, we may consider, for externally
focused roles, remote work based on the strength of the candidate and organizational needs. In
such cases, the candidate must be also willing to travel as required.
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. Preference will be given to those with professional lived experience in an indigenous context. 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the skills and experience required, we invite
you to apply through our careers page at https://lunghealth.ca/careers/.
In your cover letter and subject line please include the position title you are applying for.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SALARY RANGE:
$140,000 – $145,000
Reports to: Senior Manager, Development
Location: Hybrid (two days in the office per week)
Primary location is the Lung Health Foundation’s office in Toronto
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 don’t lose their independence in life, and where future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The LHF is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now. The LHF’s mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians, and we will achieve this through:
- Ground-breaking 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:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Development, and working closely with the Manager, Corporate Development, the Corporate Development Specialist will play an important role in achieving our fundraising goals by developing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of current corporate supporters and new prospective companies.
The Corporate Development Specialist will also work closely with other members of the Development Department to build relationships and ensure strong, consistent stewardship of our donors and corporate partners.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop and cultivate corporate relationships to help sustain and grow the corporate portfolio, including solicitation for employee engagement initiatives, campaigns, and cause-marketing programs
- Support the events team in soliciting sponsorship for marquee Lung Health Foundation events and supporting corporate inquiries for peer-to-peer events
Provide clear and concise fulfillment reports for all marquee event sponsors
Work in partnership with the Senior Manager, Development, Manager, Corporate Development and other team members as identified to maximize corporate support and engagement
Develop compelling proposals and presentations for corporate prospects that align with the Lung Health Foundation business plan and market trends
Manage a pipeline of qualified prospects and coordinate pipelines with other fundraising activities
Conduct prospect research to identify new contacts, companies and growth opportunities
Facilitate a moves management approach to corporate constituents tracking data within the organization’s CRM system
Operate within the philosophy, culture, and values of the Lung Health Foundation
Monitor and research the corporate giving landscape to provide input on future fundraising trends and opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1-3 years of proven fundraising experience in a high relationship-based environment
University or College degree in Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline
Some flexibility to travel throughout the region and to attend evening and weekend events
Non-profit experience in a health charity an asset
Knowledge and skill in relationship management with experience working with mid-level/major gift donors
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with advanced organization skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to work within a tight timeline and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Position demands the ability to positively interact internally as a team member, as well as externally with donors and leadership members
Confident, friendly, professional, and comfortable with cold calling
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office
Fluency in French is an asset
- Experience with CRM an asset
Traits and Skills
- 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
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning
We’re looking for people 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 other…the members of our LHF family
WHY THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION?
Beyond making a real difference in the lives of the one-in-five Canadians living with lung
disease, we offer:
• collaborative and creative environment
• robust benefits package, including an RRSP matching program
• flexible work environment
• we help you grow – both professionally and personally
As a Toronto-based organization with a national scope, we may consider, for externally
focused roles, remote work based on the strength of the candidate and organizational needs. In
such cases, the candidate must be also willing to travel as required.
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. Preference will be given to those with professional lived experience in an indigenous context. 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the skills and experience required, we invite
you to apply through our careers page at https://lunghealth.ca/careers/.
In your cover letter and subject line please include the position title you are applying for.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SALARY RANGE:
$54000 – $58,000
Reports to: Director, Public Affairs
Location: Hybrid (two days in the office per week)
Primary location is the Lung Health Foundation’s office in Toronto
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 don’t lose their independence in life, and where future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease. The LHF is committed to making this future a reality. And this new future starts now. The LHF’s mission is to improve the lung health of Canadians, and we will achieve this through:
- Ground-breaking 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:
Reporting to the Director, Public Affairs and working closely with the Executive Vice President, the Specialist, Public Policy will play a key role in the development and execution of the Lung Health Foundation’s policy and public affairs efforts and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director, Public Affairs and the Executive Vice President in the development and implementation of provincial and national advocacy, policy and public affairs initiatives and the annual strategic business plan
- Monitor relevant policy and public affairs issues, providing briefing notes and issue summaries as required
- Work with the Executive Vice President and the Director, Public Affairs on various Policy and Government Relations initiatives as well as provide support in developing and managing relationships with elected officials, including lobbyist registrations, and coordinating communications and outreach to political staff, bureaucrats, and other health sector partners to broaden support for key positions of the Lung Health Foundation
- Support the Executive Vice President and the Director, Public Affairs in developing policy and position statements, and assist with briefing notes and pre-budget submissions etc.
- Support the development, coordination and execution of key events including the Breathing Policy Forum series and annual lobby days, including invitations and follow ups; development of meeting materials; briefing of speakers and participants; and other logistical requirements
- Work with the Marketing and Communications team to support with social media engagement , advocacy campaigns, and assist with emerging public policy issues, including the development of key messages, internal and external newsletters , advocacy tool kits and other interdependent public affairs initiatives.
- Collaborate with and provide strategic support to partner organizations on issues of common interest
- Work with external government relations or public affairs consultants to provide support as needed. Research, analyze and write policy papers, policy takeaways, and white papers outlining key recommendations for government
- Other projects or duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President and Director, Public Affairs
Qualifications:
- University degree, or equivalent of education and experience, preferably in political science, government relations and/or public affairs
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong understanding of best practice strategies in advocacy, government relations, and policy development
- Excellent administrative skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external partners
- Well-organized, able to work with deadlines
- An analytical mind with attention to detail
- Strong networking skills
- Excellent research and analytical abilities
- Strong understanding of and fluency with social media channels
- Fluency in French is an asset
Traits and Skills
- 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
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning
We’re looking for people 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 other…the members of our LHF family
WHY THE LUNG HEALTH FOUNDATION?
Beyond making a real difference in the lives of the one-in-five Canadians living with lung
disease, we offer:
• collaborative and creative environment
• robust benefits package, including an RRSP matching program
• flexible work environment
• we help you grow – both professionally and personally
As a Toronto-based organization with a national scope, we may consider, for externally
focused roles, remote work based on the strength of the candidate and organizational needs. In
such cases, the candidate must be also willing to travel as required.
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. Preference will be given to those with professional lived experience in an indigenous context. 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the skills and experience required, we invite
you to apply through our careers page at https://lunghealth.ca/careers/.
In your cover letter and subject line please include the position title you are applying for.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SALARY RANGE:
$49,000 – $62,000