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Job postings for knowledge transfer and exchange specialists.

RFP for knowledge exchange expert

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RFP Knowledge Exchange CoordinatorDTFP-Final Jan 16 2012 Hi Community:  If anyone is interested, Manitoba needs some help from someone with KE expertise (see RFP in link above). I am including the email I received below so you can direct any questions you might have to the appropriate person. Cheers, Heather   Good afternoon Heather,  I understand …

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Knowledge Broker (Contract Position) – Canadian Arthritis Network

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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.

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KTE Specialist Position – SickKids – Permanent Full-Time

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Description of the Position

The Learning Institute embraces all education endeavours, connects people and looks for ways to help them provide the best possible care for children. As a member of The Learning Institute team, the Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist will act as an expert advisor and central resource to help build capacity related to knowledge translation and exchange at SickKids, providing expertise and resources to a variety of internal stakeholders. The Specialist will partner to develop and implement strategies related to knowledge translation and act as the coordinator for the knowledge translation training programs. The role also involves building and maintaining relationships, internal and external to the organization.

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Knowledge Exchange Specialist – Heart & Stroke Foundation

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Position:     Knowledge Exchange Specialist
Reports to:    Sr. Manager, Spark Together for Healthy Kids   
Location:     Toronto
Status:     Full-time/Contract

Purpose:
The Heart and Stroke Foundation believes that all children and youth should grow up healthy with access to physical activity and healthy eating where they live, learn and play. Heart Healthy Children and Youth(HHCY)  is a national and provincial strategic priority for the Foundation. In Ontario, since 2006, the Spark Advocacy Grants have supported community groups across Ontario who are advocating for changes that help kids live well.

Spark Advocacy Grants provide financial support to groups to advocate for and implement increased opportunities for physical activity and ensure better access to nutritious foods for our children. Grants of up to $25,000 are awarded in a bi-annual competition, with the goal of igniting and empowering change within Ontario’s diverse communities. In addition to financial support, the grants program provides additional supports to grantees through knowledge exchange and peer learning activities on-line www.heartandstroke.ca/spark and in the community.

The Knowledge Exchange Specialist is a key partner with the Sr. Specialist, Spark Advocacy Grants in the development and implementation of the Spark grants program.

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Communications Associate – OMHAKEN

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The Health Systems and Health Equity Research Group (HSHER) is a multidisciplinary group of research scientists and knowledge exchange specialists that looks at the design, delivery and effectiveness of health care, with a focus on systems, services and policies. It also looks at equity and access among those who are most vulnerable to developing mental health or addictions problems. The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge Exchange Network(OMHAKEN)is coordinated through the HSHER at CAMH.  OMHAKEN works to improve the quality of mental health and addictions services, supports, research and policy by linking and engaging service providers, planners, researchers, decision-makers, policy-makers, consumer/survivors and families in knowledge creation and exchange across all levels of government and the health care system.

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Operations Manager: SHRTN + Centre of Learning

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EMPLOYMENT/CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute

 The Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute is a Bruyère Continuing Care and University of Ottawa partnership.  The Institute is seeking an Operations Manager to work with the SHRTN Collaborative and the Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation. The position will be a full-time contract until March 31, 2012. 

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Bilingual KB – Centre of Learning, Research & Innovation

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Bilingual Knowledge Broker 
Centre of Learning, Research & Innovation

The Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute (EBRI) is a Bruyère Continuing Care andUniversityof Ottawapartnership.  EBRI is looking for a fully bilingual, creative, technically skilled and detail-oriented self-starter to work in a dynamic new Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation located inOrleansat the Residence St-Louis.

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