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The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a private, not-for-profit organization that brings together cutting-edge researchers from across Canada and around the world to work collaboratively on advanced research projects. We enable some of the world’s brightest minds from a wide range of disciplines to collaborate in answering complex questions concerning society, technology, and the very nature of humanity and the universe. The primary responsibility of each employee is to contribute to the success of the organization as it carries out its mandate. Within this context, outlined below is the core purpose of the position and, as an illustration, examples of major responsibilities.

This is an interim position for one year, starting August 13, 2012. Applications will be reviewed starting no later than the week of June 18, 2012. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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General Information

Position title:        Communications / Digital Media Officer

Reports to:            SHRTN Operations Manager

Network:               SHRTN Knowledge Exchange (www.shrtn.on.ca) part of the SHRTN Collaborative

Term:                      contract position for fiscal year with strong possibility of renewal (April – end of March)

Position:                full-time (7.5 hours / day)

Location:               Ottawa (Bruyère Research Institute) preferred but will consider applications from across Ontario

The Communications / Digital Media Officer is a key member of the SHRTN Secretariat.  The Officer collaborates with the SHRTN Secretariat, Community of Practice (CoP) / Community of Interest (CoI) leaders, the SHRTN Information and Library service team, the SHRTN Knowledge Broker Team and SHRTN members to implement initiatives and activities that support the needs of the network and its members.

General Information
Position title: Knowledge Broker
Reports to: SHRTN Operations Manager Network: Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN) Knowledge Exchange (www.shrtn.on.ca) part of the SHRTN Collaborative
Term: contract position for fiscal year with strong possibility of renewal (April – end of March)
Position: full-time (7.5 hours / day) Location: East end Ottawa (Bruyère Research Institute) preferred but will consider applications from across Ontario to work from your own home office.

Position Purpose
The Knowledge Broker works as a facilitator to support the needs of SHRTN members (caregivers, researchers and policy makers). The Knowledge Broker works within a team of SHRTN Knowledge Brokers and collaborates with the SHRTN Secretariat, Community of Practice (CoP) / Community of Interest (CoI) leaders, the SHRTN Information and Library service team and SHRTN members to implement initiatives and activities that support the needs of the network and its members.

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The Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) is the gateway to arthritis research and development in Canada. One point of contact links to leading Canadian arthritis researchers and clinicians, Canadian academic institutions, The Arthritis Society, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involved in arthritis, government organizations, and many of Canada’s brightest new arthritis researchers. Whether developing an idea or assessing new therapies in the community, CAN provides access to expertise each step of the way. We are one of the 15 federal Networks in the Networks of Centres of Excellence, Canada’s flagship science and technology program.

At this time we are looking for a 1.5 year full-time contract Knowledge Broker to assist the Network in achieving the aim of synthesizing and disseminating arthritis research knowledge and expertise to government, not-for-profit and public receptors. This person will work from an office located in Toronto and play a crucial role in the future of the Network.

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