Scott Mitchell

Creative knowledge mobilization and communications professional, passionate about research and evaluation, with a 20-year history of designing innovative solutions to support evidence-based practice in the nonprofit sector.

Two KT job opportunities at CRICH

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The Centre for Research on Inner City Health (CRICH) at St. Michael’s Hospital is currently looking for two motivated individuals for its KT program and its ACHIEVE training program. Apply online only, at the links below. Both postings close October 28, 2010. Research Coordinator I, Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Partnerships program Research Coordinator II, ACHIEVE …

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Job opportunity: Knowledge Manager, ParticipACTION

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGER

Position Type: Full Time
Job Region: ON-Toronto/GTA
Location: Downtown Toronto
Years Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Application Deadline: November 1

OVERVIEW:

ParticipACTION is the voice and champion for physical activity in and for Canada. Originally established in 1971, ParticipACTION was relaunched in 2007 to help prevent the looming inactivity and obesity crisis that faces Canada. As a national not-for-profit organization solely dedicated to inspiring and supporting active and healthy living for Canadians, it will work with its partners, which include sport, physical activity, and recreation organizations, government and corporate sponsors, to inspire and support Canadians to move more.

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Positon for a Knowledge Broker in Cochrane Canada

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The Canadian Cochrane Cente is seeking to hire a full-time knowledge broker. This is an interesting and challenging position with an emphasis on relationship building and training, and involves freedom for creativity. Cochrane Canada is currently experiencing exciting and signifiant growth – this is a great opportunity for a knowledge broker professional. Click here for a complete job description …

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New online learning module: Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making

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The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) has created a self-paced online learning module on Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Public Health. The module provides in-depth training on how to implement EIPH using a realistic scenario as a model. Participants interested in professional development, and who take the pre- and post-module assessments, will earn …

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Evidence in Uncertain Times: Meeting the Challenge

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Registration is now open for the Canadian Cochrane Centre’s 8th annual symposium, “Evidence in Uncertain Times: Meeting the Challenge,” taking place May 19-20, 2010, in Ottawa. The symposium is open to researchers, health policy makers and managers, health professionals, and patients. Conference themes include “Health planning – there’s nothing constant but change,” “Shared evidence, shared …

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Lost in Knowledge Translation: How I found the way

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Knowledge Translation Canada presents a webinar by Dr. Ian Graham, Vice President, Knowledge Translation, Canadian, Institutes of Health Research. The webinar took place on April 10, 2010. A video of the presentation is now available online: http://mediasite.otn.ca/mediasite41/Viewer/?peid=787fa72f80b14ed88272465d69426ab1 Learning Objectives   1. To better understand the knowledge to action process by going through a specific implementation …

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Knowledge Broker and International Partnerships Coordinator

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AllerGen NCE is a seeking a Knowledge Broker and International Partnerships Coordinator. This position works closely with the Managing Director; Manager, Research and Partnerships; and Network Investigators to identify, develop and formalize research knowledge translation, dissemination and capacity building opportunities that generate social and economic benefits for Canadians aligned with AllerGen’s strategic objectives in the …

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