Join a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers in making a difference in our community by breaking down barriers and increasing access to research concepts for individuals, families and groups affected by neuromuscular disorders.
What we can offer you:
Full time employment
Employer paid benefits package with Health Spending account
Matching Pension contributions
Career growth opportunities
What we need from you:
Energy, a positive attitude and team spirit
Superior communication skills with the ability to relay complex concepts to a lay audience
Strong interpersonal skills that foster positive, respectful and inclusive relationships with our stakeholders
Comfort in communicating with and facilitating large groups of people
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Sound knowledge base in research impact evaluation
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, consultation and related data collection through a variety of mechanisms, including surveys, focus groups and social media
Role Responsibilities:
- Conduct evidence reviews and jurisdictional scans, analyze research, identify key messages, and translate findings into accessible information and products for target audiences and decision-making
- Author, co-author, edit and produce diverse communications
- Lead qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identify significant results and/or themes, draw conclusions and develop evidence based products and makes evidence-based recommendations
- Conduct webinars and roundtable activities from planning to evaluation, targeting the public, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, donors, supporters, and Muscular Dystrophy Canada colleagues
- Write and edit lay friendly research stories and content about neuromuscular disorders research
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop videos, graphics and other collateral and ensure overall quality, consistency, and effectiveness of complex communication materials
- Provide data and information to support the development of donor communications
- Track outcomes of research interactions, investments and support collection of data for measures and key performance indicators
- Act as staff support to MDC collaborations (i.e. the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada)
- Support planning of annual neuromuscular conference
Candidate Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in health sciences or strong demonstrable understanding of the field; Preferred Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health sciences, public health, policy, adult education)
2+ years’ experience in health science communication
Experience conducting knowledge translation work in a health charity, public health or government setting is an asset.
How to apply:
Please submit the following:
-Cover letter with a description of previous and current research, and how your skillset fits the profile of this position.
-Curriculum Vitae/Resume
-2‐3 samples of scholarly writing (published, under review or in preparation where you are the first author) and/or knowledge translation products.
-The name of 2 references.
Completed application packages may be sent by email to [email protected]
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is committed to employment equity, especially for persons with disabilities. We support equal opportunity and advancement in accordance with competence for all employees.
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