Job Posting Extension – Senior Knowledge Broker

 

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is a national non-profit organization created with funding assistance from the Government of Canada. The mission is to promote mental health in Canada, to change the attitudes of Canadians toward mental health problems and mental illness and to work with stakeholders to improve mental health services and supports. The Commission is a multi-site, multi-initiative, multi-level organization that has operations across Canada.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Commission’s Knowledge Exchange Centre (KEC) was established as a reliable and collaborative means for Canadians to access information, share their knowledge and exchange their ideas. The overall goal of the KEC is to help improve the lives of people living with mental illness by facilitating the mobilization of knowledge into action.

 

The MHCC is seeking a highly motivated individual to facilitate the dissemination, implementation and uptake of the organization’s initiatives and the Mental Health Strategy across Canada. The Senior Knowledge Broker is responsible for supervising the work of the Calgary KEC staff, while working collaboratively across departments/initiatives to implement knowledge exchange strategies for the purpose of increasing the uptake of the Commission’s work. The Senior Knowledge Broker will also maintain and strengthen inter-organization/system partnerships in order to mobilize best and promising practices and increase the use of effective knowledge exchange principles and practices, while reducing redundancy within the system.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and support the work of the KEC’s Calgary staff
• Work with departments and key initiatives throughout the Commission to lead the development and implementation of knowledge exchange strategies for the purpose of dissemination, and increasing the uptake of the Commission’s work;
• Monitor and track the KEC’s knowledge exchange efforts to ensure deliverables and timelines are being met on time, and on budget;
• Work with the Commission’s key partners, subject-matter experts, practitioners and community representatives to share and increase the utilization of the work of the Commission, in order to improve the lives of those living with a mental health problem or illness, and their families;
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with partners at regional, provincial and federal levels;
• Lead collaboration efforts with a variety of stakeholders to negotiate creative, practical and relevant approaches to knowledge exchange.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The Senior Knowledge Broker should hold a Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Marketing, or Journalism/Communications, or a combination of similar experience in addition to an undergraduate degree. A minimum of six years experience (health preferred) in marketing, communications, stakeholder/government/media relations and/or experience working in health promotion. Bilingual preferred; other skills required for this position include:

 

• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to develop relationships and achieve shared goals;
• Demonstrated experience with presentation, group facilitation and team work/development, and a history of effective working relationships at multiple levels;
• Strong organizational, project management and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in developing and implementing knowledge exchange strategies;
• Experience in meeting facilitation and conference planning;
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with ability to multi‐task, produce and coordinate projects with tight deadlines;
• Highly motivated by team work;
• Demonstrated ability to learn new information quickly and ability and aptitude to stay current by upgrading skills;
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities in a complex environment;
• Ability to work in an high-pressure environment with aggressive timelines;
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts;
• Ability to identify risk and propose risk mitigation strategies;
• Personal integrity, sound judgment and an honest and ethical approach.

 

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is committed to diversity in the workplace and workplace well-being. As such, applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds such as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, members of a visible minority group and those with lived experience of mental health problems or illnesses are welcomed and encouraged.

 

To apply for this position, please submit cover letter and resume on the Mental Health Commission’s website at www.mentalhealthcommission.ca

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted