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

RSVP to Melanie to see if there is space to join the meeting in person.

Contact Melanie Barwick if you have not responded as yet and would like to be involved.

melanie.barwick@sickkids.ca

Special Workshop on Knowledge Translation and Brokering
Hyatt Regency Montréal, Québec

http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=8B093953-1

A knowledge exchange and networking event organized by Environment Canada’s Science and Technology Liaison, ResearchImpact, the Canadian Water Network, and other collaborators, under the auspices of the Canadian Science Policy Conference.

The first multi-sectoral event of its kind in Canada, the Special Workshop on Knowledge Translation and Brokering (KT/KB) will provide a dynamic and interactive forum for participants to network, share experiences and explore the role of KT/KB in strengthening science-policy linkages. The full-day workshop will take place on October 20, 2010 directly preceding the official opening of the Canadian Science Policy Conference. With a focus on engagement and learning, the agenda includes a keynote address by Andrew Campbell, an internationally recognized leader in KT/KB, open space to engage participants in focussed discussion, skills and capacity building sessions, and a panel with Canada’s KT/KB leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new networks and knowledge, exchange best practices, and contribute to an active and growing KT/KB community. The workshop will speak broadly across sectors (including environment, agriculture and health), with relevance to those working at the science-policy interface, operating as knowledge brokers and/or translators, or seeking to develop contacts and greater awareness in this field. Participants are expected from government, academia, industry and other areas.
Registration is limited! Contact Sheila Allan, Environment Canada (S&T@ec.gc.ca) for more details on attending this important event.

There is an opportunity to expand the Ontario KTE CoP nationally through a Federal NCE competition – KM Initiative.  The LOI is due Sept 15 2010, so we have to move quickly!

 We need researchers and ‘receptors’ across Canada and Ontario.

 I’m proposing a ½ day brainstorming and drafting session to get the ball rolling.  I will take administrative responsibility to get it in on time, etc.

 If you are interested in participating, please respond to the Doodle regarding your availability.

 http://www.doodle.com/dxspcghztwpg6a7e

 Regards,

 Melanie Barwick

Hospital for Sick Children

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

Please join us for a fun summer social event hosted by one of our coordinating committee members on Tuesday July 20th from 4:30 pm - ??

Dale Butterill has graciously offered the use of her condo facility (and I have first hand knowledge that it is a great space) located at 1 Ripley Ave, Toronto which is South Kingsway at Queensway.

We will supply nibblies, items for bbq grilling, non-alcholic beverages and wine, beer etc.  We ask that you come with either a dessert or salad and $5 contribution to the evening.

So we know how much to purchase, please register  http://ktecopbbq.eventbrite.com and tell us what you will bring.

If you are not off somewhere exciting on summer vacation, we really hope to see you there!  The evening will consist of equal parts eating, drinking, chatting and (I hope) laughing.

Heather on behalf of the KTE CoP Coordinating Committee

How to get there:

Transit: There is streetcar service and bus from the Runnymede Subway Station.

Driving: Guest parking is available on site.

When you enter the building, just speak to the consierge and he/she will direct you to the festivities.

http://cuppcop.ning.com/profiles/blogs/communities-of-practice-cops?xgs=1

If this isn’t a public blog you can sign up for a profile on the Cupp ning and get access to the posts.

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

Visit http://www.nccmt.ca/modules/index-eng.html.

Join us on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM

South Seminar Room, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington

For further information and to confirm your attendance, contact Shannon deGraaf (905-315-5235 or shannon.degraaf@ec.gc.ca)

Please RSVP by Friday, May 14, 2010

Evidence-based policymaking: how do we know when it’s any good?

Louise Shaxson
Delta Partnership, UK

The phrase ‘evidence-based policymaking’ has gained wide currency in the UK and internationally, yet there is still no clear definition of what it is and how to determine when you’re good at it.  While there has been a concern with the use of evidence in policy since the 1950s, the phrase ‘evidence-based policymaking’ grew out of work in the health sector to encourage policy to use evidence that was more statistically robust.  For the past ten years Louise has worked in and with UK Government Departments to understand whether the original approach to evidence-based policymaking can be adopted by environmental policymakers and prescribed according to rigorous and evaluable metrics; or whether it needs to be adapted to each policymaking organisation’s specific needs, structure, and the wider context within which it operates.  Starting from first principles, Louise will reflect on what makes a robust evidence base for policy, who owns it, how it links research to policy, how it links to knowledge management, and how it plays into wider policymaking and Departmental business processes.

Based in London, England, Louise works internationally helping improve public sector science policy and strategy within the broad framework of evidence-based policy making. This presentation will be of interest to all at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters as well as colleagues elsewhere who are interested in how science gets into policy.