Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, Children’s Healthcare Canada

 The main purpose of the Knowledge Mobilization Specialist role is to support and advance CHC’s research and KMb efforts, ensure members have access to the best available child health and health systems evidence to inform decision-making, and position the Association as a trusted source of credible evidence, subject-matter expertise, and advice. 

This role involves leading and coordinating the planning, (co)development, delivery, evaluation, and quality improvement of CHC’s Research & Knowledge Mobilization Program and its products and services, including online learning events, podcasts, other knowledge products and evidence-informed resources, and a consultation and support service for child health and health system researchers. 

The ideal candidate is a certified knowledge mobilization specialist with at least 3-5 years of KMb experience in not-for-profit, healthcare, and/or academic environments. You are a creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive leader with strong project management and communication skills who wants to create positive change in child and youth healthcare. You thrive on a small, dynamic team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are willing to take on additional duties to support other teams and to assist in representing the organization in meetings and consultations with interest holders. 

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and CV to [email protected]. 

Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2026, at 1500 ET. However, we will review applications as they are submitted and interview potential candidates as they are identified. We aim to hire the ideal candidate as soon as possible. Apply early! 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Knowledge Mobilization 

•Engage, build, and maintain strong working relationships with CHC members, networks, partners, and researchers to ensure KMb products and services meet their needs and preferences; identify and help reduce barriers to the uptake, use, and impact of evidence; and support knowledge sharing and research impact•(Co)Develop general and tailored KMb products (e.g., online learning events/series, podcasts, evidence summaries, infographics, tools, thematic content bundles) and services (e.g., KMb consultation/support service for child health researchers) and employ a variety of channels to share evidence with members and the broader child health community•Lead KMb performance measurement, quality improvement, and evaluation efforts.•Regularly review and synthesize evidence to inform strategic priorities and initiatives and ensure CHC remains current, evidence-informed, and impactful.

Program Management 

•Manage the coordination, development, delivery, and evaluation (end-to-end) of Children’s Healthcare Canada’s products and services (see above)

•Identify, recruit, and engage speakers, subject matter experts, partners, and sponsors.

•Produce and edit knowledge products, including editing learning event and podcast recordings, and videos, ensuring seamless technical execution, accessibility, and quality.

•Maintain and manage digital assets, including recording, transcripts, promotional materials, and the CHC YouTube channel.

•Produce performance reports and monitor engagement metrics (at least quarterly and as requested)

•Promote the program and its components (in close collaboration with the Communications Team)

•Support the SPARK: Impact workflow, including intake, scoping, planning, and delivery of KMb products.

•Support continuous quality improvement of CHC’s knowledge mobilization and digital systems infrastructure.

•Track and report on SPARK: Impact activities (e.g., letters of support issued, follow up on funding outcomes, uptake/impact of deliverables, key performance indicators).

Additional duties as assigned. 

•Support the development of Special Project grants and, if funded, their implementation

•Contribute to cross-team projects; typical of a small, agile organization.

•Collaborate with internal colleagues on cross-portfolio initiatives, events, member services, and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in knowledge mobilization, or similar

 Essential

Master’s degree in health sciences or another relevant discipline

 Essential

3-5 years’ experience working in knowledge mobilization

 Essential

Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating knowledge mobilization plans & products

 Essential

Experience conducting evidence searches and environmental scans

 Essential

Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration skills, and project management skills

 Essential

A willingness to take proactive steps and initiatives in identifying and addressing challenges

 Essential

Keen attention to detail

 Essential

Flexibility, agility, and an openness to change, improve, learn, and try new things

 Essential

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize competing priorities and manage time

 Essential

Technical proficiency, including video or podcast production, and post-podcast editing

 Preferred

Previous work in the healthcare, academia, or non-profit sector

 Preferred

Bilingual: proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages

 Preferred

 

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