About us
NB Lung is a small health charity in Fredericton, NB. We are a community-centric and forward-thinking advocate for lung health that believes in better outcomes by working together with internal and external partners.
We provide public education, programs, and policy advocacy to enable New Brunswickers to lead lives with better lung health. We are driven by our passion to promote health. Our success in public education and advocacy to change policies to promote health in New Brunswick and across Canada is a result of our dedication to making change happen, leveraging strategic partnerships, and working as a team.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Safe work environment
- Relaxed atmosphere
This new intermediate level position will be responsible for strengthening NB Lung’s capacity for proactive, coordinated, and sustained policy advocacy, government relations, strategic partnership development, and mission-aligned project growth.
This position requires strong judgment, discretion, political acuity, and professionalism. The Manager must be able to work in non-partisan environments, maintain constructive relationships across political and sectoral lines, and may represent NB Lung at meetings, committees, consultations, coalition tables, and partner discussions.
The role is responsible for turning relationship and policy activity into organized follow-through. This includes maintaining an engagement log, tracking commitments, preparing meeting materials, documenting decisions and rationale, coordinating input from internal and external partners, and ensuring that next steps are clear and timely. Public-facing advocacy, partner communications, community engagement, and mobilization activities are will be coordinated, respectful, non-partisan, evidence-informed, and aligned with NB Lung’s values and reputation.
Applicants can expect to work both independently and collaboratively within our small team. Occasional long days and/or weekend work and/or travel is expected.
Qualifications and requirements
· Minimum 5 years experience in government relations, public policy, public affairs, stakeholder relations, health promotion, nonprofit leadership, project development, or a related field.
· Fluency in both French and English is a strong asset.
· Demonstrated experience preparing briefing notes, policy submissions, reports, proposals, or advocacy materials
· Demonstrated experience building relationships with government, nonprofit, health, community, funder, or coalition partners
· Experience with grant writing, project development, project coordination, or funder reporting is considered an asset
· Knowledge of the New Brunswick policy environment, legislative process, public health system, or nonprofit sector
· Experience working in a bilingual, nonprofit, health, public-interest, or community-based environment is considered an asset
Don't meet all the above qualifications? Research shows that women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet all the criteria. We value diversity and equity, and are looking for the right fit. If you believe you can excel in this role and contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Anticipated hiring: early August
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Please tell us why you're interested in this job
Language:
Location:
- Fredericton, NB E3A 1C7 (required)
Work Location: In person
