DEADLINE **EXTENDED**: Applications (including cover letter and resume) can be submitted until end of day March 20th, 2022
Are you a skilled knowledge broker looking for a chance to work with a dedicated knowledge translation (KT) team? Are you passionate about ‘evidence hunting’ and synthesis methodologies? Do you have a genuine interest in childhood disability and desire to make an impact as a KT practitioner? The Evidence to Care team has an opening for a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) 1 year contract (12 months). Opportunities for renewal are based on funding availability and performance. There is an expectation of on-site activities (this is not a virtual role).
Responsibilities
Knowledge synthesis (50%)
- Lead consultations with knowledge users to problem solve, identify knowledge needs and plan necessary synthesis activities
- Execute synthesis activities and summarize research findings to form the basis of rapid evidence reviews, standards of care and KT products
- Communicate and highlight key findings using tailored and lay language for varied audiences in different written and/or visual outputs
KT Capacity Building (15%)
- Develop and/or contribute to workshops/webinars on aspects of KT practice for varied audiences
- Apply and communicate use of KT science (theories, models and frameworks) in daily practice
- Consult with researchers and clinicians on knowledge synthesis methodologies and other aspects of KT science and practice
Knowledge mobilization (35%)
- Work with Evidence to Care team to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of flagship knowledge translation products and strategies
- Facilitate identification and integration of evidence into knowledge translation processes/practice, activities and outputs of Evidence to Care
- Support creative and informational design of infographics, posters, slide decks and other visual-written dissemination materials applying lay language and accessibility principles
- Contribute to scholarly opportunities as relevant, including conference submissions, manuscript development and other activities
Qualifications
Education
- MA/MSc in a field relevant to childhood disability/pediatric rehabilitation or health-related discipline required
- Knowledge translation certificate training (e.g., practice, implementation, synthesis, engagement)
Experience, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated understanding, application and passion for knowledge synthesis methodologies
- Ability to interpret and identify key results from health and rehabilitation research and succinctly summarize findings in plain language in a range of outputs (slide decks, written reports and other formats) tailored for varied diverse audiences
- Able to apply qualitative research methodologies to the analysis and interpretation of synthesis and/or evaluation data; quantitative methods and analysis is also of value
- Strong practical and theoretical understanding of aspects of knowledge translation
- Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail and produce consistently high quality and trustworthy work
- Highly motivated individual who is able to take initiative, work both independently and collaboratively, and take on a variety of tasks as a member of a small team
- Excellent time-management skills with ability to multi-task and balance projects with tight, short and/or far-off deadlines
- Able to work with a variety of stakeholders to develop relationships and achieve shared goals; skills at anticipating and tactfully resolving stakeholder relation issues are an asset
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
- Experience with computer applications to build knowledge translation products and resources (i.e., infographics, slide decks and/or video stories) is an asset
- Genuine interest in childhood disability and desire to make an impact as a KT practitioner
- Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism
Full details of the role can be found here:
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=4397376
And on Holland Bloorview’s career site: https://hollandbloorview.ca/about-us/working-with-us/current-job-opportunities
Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.