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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 New Brunswickers with public education, health promotion, program delivery, 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 entry level position will be responsible for coordinating a working group of external partners in the development of an educational module on cannabis harm reduction for physicians-in-training to strengthen their understanding of cannabis and its health risks and how to approach patient care. Project deliverables include progress reporting, impact metrics, and maintaining the proposed project schedule.
Additionally, this position will support our Smoking Cessation resource creation program by coordinating stakeholder meetings, maintaining project records and assisting with reporting
Applicants can expect to work both independently and collaboratively within our small team. Occasional long days and/or weekend work and/or travel for community events is expected.
Qualifications and requirements
· Minimum 2 years experience in health promotion, knowledge translation, harm reduction and/or cannabis regulation
· Research and knowledge translation
· Experience with community engagement
· Health or science background
· Accountability, including meeting assigned deadlines
· Strong written communication, including report writing and proposal preparation
· Work well independently and as part of a team
· Positive attitude
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you're interested in this job

Language:

• French (preferred)

Location:

• Fredericton, NB E3A 1C7 (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-25
Expected start date: 2024-11-01