THE OPPORTUNITY
Health Science Communication. Journalistic Writing. Research Impact Evaluation. If these skills describe you, join the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada team and help shape how we evaluate and communicate research impact to our stakeholders. While your primary role will be on research impact communication and evaluation, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with IBD nurses through the CANIBD group.
Reporting to the Vice President, Research and Patient Programs, the Research Impact Communication and Evaluation Manager will be the primary person responsible for evaluating the outcomes and impact of our research investments and developing creative ways to communicate these with various stakeholders.
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases.
We are one of the top two health charity funders of Crohn’s and colitis research in the world, investing over $140 million in research since 1974, leading to important breakthroughs in genetics, gut microbes, inflammation and cell repair as well as laying the groundwork for new and better treatments.
We are transforming the lives of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis (the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease) through research, patient programs, advocacy, and awareness.
Visit our website (crohnsandcolitis.ca) for more information.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
As the ideal candidate you…
- Are a highly motivated, creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about using your exceptional writing skills for science communication.
- Manage multiple projects and work with cross functional teams with ease.
- Are a self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
- Embrace our values and are: Courageous, Inclusive, Authentic and Collaborative.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must haves
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or strong demonstrable understanding of the field; preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree;
- 2 or more years of experience in science communication;
- Superior writing skills, especially the ability to communicate and animate complex scientific information for a lay audience;
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication and presentation skills;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders such as patients, volunteers and leaders in the IBD community;
- Sound knowledge base in research impact evaluation, including developing, implementing and tracking an evaluation framework for research programs; whether through 2 or more years of experience or a combination of formal training and experience;
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to organize workload, set priorities and respond effectively to competing demands;
- Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office;
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to work both independently and within a diverse team;
- Self-motivated, including the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
- Successful completion of a police reference check.
Nice to haves
- Experience using graphics design tools;
- Video editing experience;
- Experience developing online learning modules; and
- French communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research Impact Communication
- Build upon our current research impact dissemination plans, execute dissemination activities targeting the IBD community, volunteers, donors and supporters;
- Write and edit lay friendly research stories and content about Crohn’s and colitis research;
- Support the development of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s annual research report;
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop videos, graphics and other collateral;
- Provide data and information to support the development of donor communications;
- Manage Research sections of the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada website; and
- Develop and craft research communication products with current marketing best practices including social media platforms.
Evaluation
- Work with the VP, Research and Patient Programs and stakeholders to develop and implement a research impact evaluation framework, measures and KPIs; and
- Track outcomes and impact of research investments.
Program Manager for Canadian IBD Nurses (CANIBD)
- Coordinate meetings, create newsletters and maintain web content;
- Manage and evaluate programs, including CANIBD Nurse Fellowship and research and travel grant competitions;
- Facilitate educational webinars for nurses and support planning of annual CANIBD conference; and
- Lead the development of a digital learning program for IBD nurses.
Other
- Foster positive and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help advance and meet program objectives; and
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the VP, Research and Patient Programs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS
- Hybrid role based out of our office in downtown Toronto;
- This role is an office-based position, with a necessary comfort in spending most of the day in front of a computer screen;
- Flexible work hours;
- Available to work the occasional evening or weekend;
- Extended health and dental employee benefits program; and
- Employer matching RRSP program.
To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is requiring that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will provide accommodation, on a case by case basis, in accordance with its obligations for anyone who is unable to be vaccinated for a reason protected under applicable human rights legislation.
HOW TO APPLY
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada provides a competitive compensation package and a rewarding work environment.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a PDF of their resume and cover letter by clicking on APPLY NOW below or please go to the Careers page of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s website.
As part of your application, please send us a written piece authored by you that demonstrates your ability to communicate science to a general audience.
This position will be posted until September 7, 2022.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment that reflects the Canadian communities that we work with and within. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and provide accommodations upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest to work at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.