The Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) is the gateway to arthritis research and development in Canada. One point of contact links to leading Canadian arthritis researchers and clinicians, Canadian academic institutions, The Arthritis Society, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in arthritis, government organizations, and many of Canada’s brightest new arthritis researchers. Whether developing an idea or assessing new therapies in the community, CAN provides access to expertise each step of the way. We are one of the 15 federal Networks in the Networks of Centres of Excellence, Canada’s flagship science and technology program. At this time we are looking for a part time Knowledge Broker to assist the Network in achieving the aim of synthesizing and disseminating arthritis research knowledge and expertise to government, not-for-profit and public receptors. This person will work from an office located in Toronto and play a crucial role in the future of the Network.
The Knowledge Broker actively supports CAN’s mandates by leading a wide variety of projects related to the synthesis and dissemination of research knowledge and expertise to receptors. The Knowledge Broker will:
- Identify and engage researchers and key members of the receptor communities.
- Foster effective relationships and interactions between knowledge creators and users.
- Gather and evaluate research knowledge and evidence for synthesis.
- Package knowledge into usable messages for government, clinical, not-for-profit and public consumption.
- Disseminate, using marketing and communication tools, messages for uptake by knowledge receptors.
The successful applicant will have a post-secondary degree in a field relevant to arthritis research and at least two years experience as a Knowledge Broker. Experience working in research communications or knowledge translation and exchange would be valuable assets. The applicant must have exceptional interpersonal, communication and team building skills, and be goal driven and results oriented. Excellent organisational skills will allow the applicant to confidently prioritize, interact cross-functionally and respond to the many challenges of this position. Excellent computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet) skills will complement the applicant’s ability to multi-task. Bilingual (French and English) language skills are an asset.
Visit our website at www.arthritisnetwork.ca to learn more about CAN. If you are interested in this position please respond to: Canadian Arthritis Network at: [email protected]; or Fax: 416-586-8395.