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Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship College of Social & Applied Human Sciences

Melanie Barwick — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:11:47 +0000

Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship College of Social & Applied Human Sciences Three year contractual appointment Hiring #:2010-0260 For application instructions, please visit How to Apply An exciting new Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator position is available at the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) contributes strongly to the University of Guelph’s reputation as a leading, research-intensive university. Research within the College reflects a broad spectrum of theoretical perspectives and methodologies across five disciplines, and cultivates a multi-disciplinary environment through 5 research themes: Environment & Resources, Globalization & Diversity, Health & Well-Being, Public Policy & Governance and Work & Organization. The Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator (KMC) will develop and implement knowledge mobilization and translation strategies for the College. The KMC will be housed within the Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship, but will support a broad definition and view of research, scholarship and mobilization to include community based research, general engagement and more traditional knowledge translation to meet the requirements of a wide range of scholars and audiences. The KMC will bring considerable interpersonal and relationship building skills to meet in success in current College directions as well as new initiatives. The KMC will develop and support: KM training, education and networking activities for students, faculty and the community: knowledge mobilization and research partnerships, including identifying and marketing CSAHS’s research to audiences and supporting the reception and review and matching of inquiries for research partnerships: new communication strategies, systems and materials for project, centre/institute and college specific purposes. Applicants should have a master’s degree in social sciences, health or a related field and a minimum of 3 years in a knowledge management, knowledge translation, community development or government policy position or an equivalent of education and experience. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and web-based) are required. Direct experience planning and delivering communication strategies, in project management and web development, in working with stakeholders at multiple levels, in communication with multiple audiences and in developing and delivering workshops is required. Salary Band: P04* Professional/Managerial Salary Bands *Tentative evaluation Posting Date: 2010 08 27 Closing Date: 2010 09 10

http://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/jobpost/KnowledgeMobilizationCoordinator.php

Knowledge Translation Specialist, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program, University of Waterloo

Melanie Barwick — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:59:31 +0000

The Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP) at the University of Waterloo is looking to hire a Knowledge Translation Specialist who will work primarily with the Partnerships in Dementia Care (PiDC) Alliance funded by a SSHRC-CURA grant. The successful candidate will have: completed a Master’s degree in health or social sciences, adult education or related field; experience and expertise in the field of knowledge translation and exchange (using a variety of methods including, but not limited to, educational workshops, development of research-based tools and resources, and/or web-based projects); previous experience in dementia education for persons with dementia, family members and/or professionals in community-based and/or long-term care settings; knowledge and experience using adult learning philosophies such as critical pedagogy and/or dialogue education approaches as an asset; knowledge and experience using participatory approaches (e.g., appreciate inquiry) or community development models; and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English. This is a part-time position (20 hours a week) and is contingent on availability of funding. Please view the “Employment Opportunities” section of the UW Human Resources website for additional information about the position and the application process (http://www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/work/employ_opp/employ_opp.html). (Job Postings )

Job Opportunity with CPSO

Rhoda Reardon — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:39:16 +0000

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario works with physcians in practice to evaluate and continuously improve medical care. We are currently seeking a uniquely skilled individual to join our team in the Quality Management Division as: Assessor Network & Education Facilitator. This person will work intensely with physicians who are in active practice but who also work with the College as physician assessors. There are approximately 350 assessors from across Ontario and collectively they are responsible for 2,000 physician assessments annually. The role will be to lead the organization of these physicians into ‘networking groups’ and then assist these groups to fulfil their mandate, i.e. to foster a ‘community of College assessors’, provide advice and guidance to the College, and continuously improve College assessments.

Qualifications:A Masters in education and several years experience in adult education and knowledge translation or a combination of relevant education and experience in the health and/or regulatory sectors. Additional knowledge and skill regarding web-based networking and collaboration tools a must. Candidates should understand the role of a regulatory body and its strategic emphasis on assisting and educating its membership. The position requires superior oral and written communication, interpersonal and persuasion skills.

Application Procedure:Qualified candidates please ensure Human Resources is in receipt of your cover letter and updated résumé, stating the recruitment number and how your skills match the qualifications listed above by Tuesday, September 7^th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Email: mmuraca@cpso.on.ca

Job Opportunity: Manager, Knowledge Translation and Exchange, Safe Kids Canada

Fareena Khan — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:43:59 +0000

Please note this is a one year contract.

Safe Kids Canada is a leader in the areas of research, education and advocacy to prevent unintentional injuries to children and youth. Reporting to the Director, Program and Services, Safe Kids Canada offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced health care professional who can provide expert direction and support for the knowledge translation (KT) activities within Safe Kids Canada.

Employment Type: Temporary Fixed-term (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

Hours per Week: 35 hours/week

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Education: The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in health or social sciences or a related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience. Experience in and knowledge of injury prevention would be an asset.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must:

Have the ability to balance detail-oriented work with strategic level thinking
Demonstrated the ability to understand, appraise and translate quantitative and qualitative research and data from a variety of sources and disciplines
Excellent written and oral communications skills including an ability to write for a variety of audiences
Have experience working in health promotion, community development, social and cause-related marketing, and non-profit environments
Demonstrated leadership abilities including excellent judgment in the absence of established procedures and precedents
Demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team
Excellent program/time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Description of Position:

The Manager of KT&E will:

Responsible for all activities related to knowledge translation & exchange in the strategic and operational plan and will help to ensure the organization obtaining its goals.
Acts as a consultant and expert adviser to internal and external stakeholders on all knowledge translation and exchange issues related to best practices in child injury prevention.
Builds and enhances relationships with research and knowledge translation stakeholders in the injury prevention as well as the broader health care field
Represents Safe Kids Canada at conferences and on various internal and external committees to build productive relationships, provide technical expertise, and to influence program and policy initiatives nationally and internationally.
Helps determine the most effective approaches for research and evaluation.
Manages and responds to professional inquiries and consultations related to child injury prevention.
Responsible for in-house knowledge management systems of the organization.
Oversees projects, including project and budget management.
Provides direction and supervision for area staff, students and volunteers.
Responsible for evidence-based research required for government relations and advocacy, programming and strategic partnerships.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume via e-mail to hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca quoting file number SCK1001-CK in the subject line of your e-mail. Only applications submitted through hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca will be considered. External candidates must also submit a completed application for employment. Please note that resumes must be sent in PDF or Word format only. General inquiries sent to this e-mail address will not be answered.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids would be conditional upon you providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.

Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator – New UVic position

David Phipps — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:35:56 +0000

https://uhire.uvic.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/uhire.woa/wa/vacancy?id=11880

The University of Victoria has made civic engagement a priority and, to that end, the Vice-President Research has created a Knowledge Mobilization KM initiative in the Office of Research Services.

The KM activities include the creation, coordination and delivery of services to support researchers, graduate students and their non-academic research partners to maximize the purposeful application and use of research-generated knowledge for societal benefit. Under the general supervision of the KM Manager, the KM Coordinator provides effective and efficient service to UVic members and community partners including partnership building, program development and evaluation, communications, and funding proposals preparation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administering and supporting KM services and programs in coordination with the different university groups engaged in KM; engaging with community organizations (governmental and non-governmental) to identify needs and opportunities to build and maintain collaborative research partnerships; identifying sources of funding for KM initiatives and supporting proposal development; managing the performance evaluation process in order to monitor the impact of UVic’s KM strategy; developing communications and promotional materials for the KM programs and services. The KM Coordinator will be also responsible for the administration of Post-Doctoral Fellow Research Personnel within the university, serving as the point person in UVic for post-doctoral fellows and their faculty supervisors in the provision of information on support services and facilitation.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative, flexible and self-directed, with an undergraduate degree (graduate degree preferred), and at least two years of recent related experience in a research or policy environment within a university, government, NGO, community or voluntary agency, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Also required are: proven ability to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders to build sustainable, strategic relationships; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; excellent judgment, oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills; strong analytical, and counseling skills in dealing with varied clientele; background in research skills, methodologies, program evaluation and academic disciplines; familiarity with databases and webpage development.

This posting is open until 4:30 pm, August 16, 2010

Job Opportunity: Senior Advisor, Knowledge Translation CIHR

Melanie Barwick — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:14:10 +0000

Salary and Benefits:

CIHR offers attractive benefits. The salary will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $82,369 to $98,843 per annum with eligibility for performance pay.

Merit Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study and an acceptable combination of training and experience.

Experience:

At least 5 years experience working in a knowledge translation related area in a health research, policy, community, academic, voluntary and/or private sector environment.
Knowledge and experience in the development of knowledge translation policies, programs and practices.
Strong knowledge of the Canadian health research landscape, particularly as it relates to knowledge translation, which includes commercialization.

Asset Qualifications

Working knowledge of CIHR, the federal government and key organizations involved in knowledge translation, health research and science and technology.
A post-graduate degree (Masters) would be considered an asset.

Language Requirements:

Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Application Deadline: July 27, 2010

See More at Website: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/40804.html

Research In Motion / BlackBerry is searching for a Community Relations Manager, CoP

Frances Ruffolo — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:56:32 +0000

Hi all,

Research In Motion / BlackBerry is searching for a Community Relations Manager, Communities of Practice – Waterloo, ON (Full Time Permanent)

Anyone interested in this position please contact:

Barbara VanSchaik – Rick | Research In Motion

Recruitment Sourcing Specialist | Global Talent Acquisition

Office: 905-629-4746 | e: bvanschaik@rim.com

Positon for a Knowledge Broker in Cochrane Canada

Scott Mitchell — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:02:50 +0000

The Canadian Cochrane Cente is seeking to hire a full-time knowledge broker. This is an interesting and challenging position with an emphasis on relationship building and training, and involves freedom for creativity. Cochrane Canada is currently experiencing exciting and signifiant growth – this is a great opportunity for a knowledge broker professional.

Click here for a complete job description and application details.

Applications will be accepted until 25 June 2010.

Knowledge mobilization support position

David Yetman — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:42:34 +0000

Hi everyone;

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research is hiring a knowledge mobilization support position to assist in developing and implementing a 5 year knowledge mobilization framework. The link to the job ad can be accessed through Charity Village: http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=213969&eng=True&fs=True&fa=False. If you know someone who has the skills for the position, please distribute the job posting. If anyone has any questions pertaining to the job ad they can contact me @ dyetman@cifar.ca. The deadline for applying is June 18th, 2010.

Many thanks,

David Yetman

Director, Programs and Knowledge Transfer

CIFAR

Position Posting: Knowledge Transfer and Partnerships Officer (Mt. Allison U)

David Phipps — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:44:30 +0000

Position Summary:
The Knowledge Transfer and Partnerships Officer will work closely with the Director of
Research Services and to support and sustain a vibrant research culture at Mount Allison. The
Officer’s role will be a facilitative one, providing advice on research funding opportunities,
linking industry and researchers on projects, advising on commercialization opportunities, and
leading special initiatives that result in increased research activity on campus. The Officer will
also be responsible for supporting faculty researchers in the commercialization of their
research, and for supporting the interests of Mount Allison University in the pursuit of
commercialization, patents, and intellectual property protection.

for more information see:

http://www.mta.ca/hr/employment/ResearchServices_KTPO.pdf