Saint John Regional Tobacco Control Leader (N-B) PCN 1154559

ANTICIPATED END DATE: 31 Mar 2028

This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Regional Tobacco Control Leader to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking an innovative, committed, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Regional Tobacco Control Leader. The ideal candidate will have experience in using a facilitated model, program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as demonstrated presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience in change management and project management would be an asset.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have a university degree in a health-related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. Bilingualism would be an asset.

What you will do

• Expert Resource & Clinical Leadership

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in tobacco and vaping control, influencing policy, decision-making, and clinical practice at organizational, provincial, and national levels.
  • Stay current on emerging evidence and best practices; critically evaluate and translate findings into clinical application.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with researchers and national/international experts to advance evidence-based care.
  • Design and deliver comprehensive education programs for interdisciplinary clinical teams across diverse care settings.
  • Develop and facilitate tailored case-based learning to address real-world cessation challenges.

  Systems-Level Change & Program Leadership

  • Lead system-wide change initiatives by translating knowledge into practice.
  • Contribute expertise to the development of policies, protocols, clinical tools, and reporting standards to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
  • Develop and execute annual work plans aligned with organizational and provincial health priorities.
  • Foster strong partnerships with clinicians, leaders, and stakeholders; act as the primary liaison between clinical sites and the Centre of Excellence for Smoking Cessation.

  Quality Improvement Leadership

  • Monitor and evaluate program performance using data to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and implement solutions with stakeholders.
  • Identify program challenges and lead innovative, data-driven solutions to improve quality and outcomes.
  • Facilitate QI initiatives, including assessments, gap analyses, and implementation of targeted improvements through standardized processes, reporting and evaluation frameworks.
  • Guide site teams in evaluation activities, including data collection, audits, and qualitative feedback, to measure program impact.

Horizon Competency

Core competencies for non-bargaining positions are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and System Transformation.

In addition to LEADS, all positions need to demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, consistently upholding a respectful and supportive environment for patients, clients, families, and colleagues. Proactively addresses concerns and responds to emerging needs with empathy and diligence, contributing to high-quality, patient/client centered care.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.