Senior Manager, Person-Centered Care & Programs (COPD & Asthma)

Lung Health Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused nonprofit organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager for Person-Centered Care & Programs. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in program evaluation and health equity, focusing on COPD and asthma initiatives. Responsibilities include planning programs, evaluating outcomes, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

RRSP matching

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of professional experience in program evaluation and health equity.
• Experience in chronic disease programs like COPD or asthma.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and improvement of person-centered programs.
• Contribute to program evaluation frameworks and indicators.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform programming.

Skills

Program evaluation

Quantitative data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Fluency in French

Education

Degree in public health, health sciences, or related field

Job description

Position: Senior Manager, Person Centered Care & Programs

Department: Programs & Public Affairs

Reports to:Director, Person-Centered Care & 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 range:$82,000 - $92,000

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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 Senior Manager, Person-Centered Care and Programs plays a key leadership role in advancing the Lung Health Foundation’s commitment to designing and delivering high-impact, evidence-informed, and equitable programming. With a particular focus on the COPD and asthma portfolios, this role is central to ensuring that LHF’s work reflects the real needs, voices, and lived experiences of people living with lung disease across Canada.

Working in close partnership with the Director, Person-Centered Care and Programs, and in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, the Senior Manager helps shape and guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of person-centered initiatives. These programs aim to improve quality of life, self-management, and access to care for patients and caregivers, while also supporting healthcare system transformation through education, resources, and innovation.

This role contributes significantly to the integration of evidence, evaluation, and equity across LHF’s work. The Senior Manager will lead or contribute to the development of program logic models, evaluation frameworks, outcome measurement strategies, and knowledge translation tools—ensuring that all programs are measurable, meaningful, and aligned with best practices in public health, chronic disease management, and health equity.

In addition to technical expertise, the Senior Manager provides day-to-day leadership and support to a growing team, offering coaching, mentorship, and performance oversight that reflects LHF’s values of respect, collaboration, and inclusion. They will foster a team culture that is both high-performing and psychologically safe, where learning, diversity of perspective, and shared accountability are prioritized.

This position is ideally suited for someone who brings strong capabilities in program evaluation, quantitative and mixed-methods analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination, and who is deeply committed to the principles of person-centered care, health equity, and anti-oppression. The successful candidate will also bring a thoughtful, curious, and compassionate approach to leadership, and a desire to make a tangible impact on the lives of people affected by asthma and COPD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development & Strategic Direction

• Support the planning, execution, and improvement of person-centered programs in asthma and COPD, in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to identifying needs, gaps, and opportunities across LHF’s program portfolio.
• Help ensure programs are co-designed with community input and reflect current evidence and lived experience.
• Translate evaluation findings and user feedback into insights to support continuous improvement and strategic growth.

Evaluation, Research & Data Analysis

• Contribute to the design and implementation of program evaluation frameworks and indicators.
• Lead or support quantitative and mixed-methods data analysis to assess program outcomes, equity of access, and reach.
• Collaborate on the development of logic models, reports, and dashboards to communicate progress and impact.
• Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and needs assessments to support evidence-informed planning.

People and Team Support

• Help guide and support the work of direct reports, contributing to goal setting, project planning, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful team environment aligned with LHF’s values.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and regular feedback to team members, under the direction of the Director.
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and inclusion across the team.

Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Exchange

• Engage with healthcare providers, community organizations, and individuals living with lung disease to inform programming.
• Represent LHF in external networks and working groups, contributing to thought leadership and knowledge exchange.
• Help facilitate co-design and feedback processes with patients and caregivers to ensure programs remain responsive and relevant.

Cross-Functional & Strategic Collaboration

• Collaborate across departments (e.g., fundraising, communications, policy) to support the alignment of patient programming with broader organizational goals.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for strategic planning, internal decision-making, and reporting to the Executive Team or Board.
• Support grant writing and funding proposals by contributing data, narratives, and budgets as needed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Skills

• Apply a health equity lens to all aspects of program design and evaluation.
• Ensure culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible programs for equity-deserving populations.
• Champion principles of co-design and person-centeredness in collaboration with individuals affected by asthma and COPD.
• Incorporate anti-oppression frameworks and the social determinants of health into program planning.

Lung Health Foundation Champion

• 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 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.
• It is expected that the Senior Manager will possess a minimum of six years of professional experience with respect to:
• Program evaluation and measurement
• Quantitative data analysis and reporting
• Health equity or chronic disease programs (ideally COPD or asthma)
• Community or patient engagement
• Experience working in respiratory health, primary care, or health systems is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, quality standards, and patient-centered care.
• Experience conducting and interpreting quantitative data analyses to inform decision-making, program planning and evaluation.
• 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.