Welcome to KTECOP

The Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice (KTECOP) is a network of KTE practitioners and researchers who share KTE practices and experience, build peer relationships for information exchange and support, build KTE capacity, advance knowledge of KTE effectiveness, and share KTE events, job opportunities and other related KTE activities. More »

Job Posting: Research Coordinator I

Full-Time Temporary Salary Range:$26.23 – $32.78 per hour Positions Available: 3 Closing date:29/03/18 The Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital is currently looking for Research Coordinator 1 to join the dynamic and growing team.  The primary role of the Research Coordinator is to support dissemination activities on knowledge …

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Registration now open! Momentum: Research Realized Conference 2018

Registration for the Waypoint Research Institute’s 6th Annual Conference, Momentum: Research Realized, is now open! This conference is focused on KT, implementation science, and health promotion issues in the mental health and addictions system (broadly conceived). Conference & Pre-Conference Workshops – Preliminary Program To view the preliminary conference program, please click HERE. We would like …

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Planning for sustainability of evidence-based programs and practices

KTECOP Toronto met on March 21st to learn about “Planning for sustainability of evidence-based programs and practices”, presented by Alekhya Mascarenhas. See the webinar here Get the slides here Literature on sustainability of evidence-based programs and practices: a) Developing a comprehensive definition of sustainability b) Sustainability framework c) Sustainability of evidence-based interventions and practices in …

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Modeling implementation and knowledge translation strategies using discrete choice conjoint experiments

The Toronto chapter of the KTE CoP met to learn from Dr. Charles Cunningham about modelling knowledge translation and implementation strategies and the results from studies regarding knowledge user preferences.   Download the presentation slides See the publications Modeling the Decision of Mental Health Providers to Implement Evidence-Based Children’s Mental Health Services: A Discrete Choice …

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Apply by Friday March 23rd! Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) – June 4-8, 2018

APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2018! KTPC is a five-day professional development initiative for knowledge translation (KT) professionals (ie. knowledge brokers, KT specialists, KT managers, and the like). Participation in this week-long intensive requires some background in KT. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies of KT work in Canada, as identified by a survey of KT …

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Research and Strategic Initiatives Facilitator

The Research and Strategic Initiatives Facilitator is responsible for increasing research and innovation capacity and partnerships for Lakehead University in Orillia. A review of applications will begin on Friday, February 23, 2018. This position will remain open until filled.

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Knowledge Broker opportunity with Evidence to Care at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Location: Toronto Competition Number: RES-18-00001 Deadline: January 15, 2018 Evidence to Care is looking for a Knowledge Broker to join the POND Network team. The Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders (POND) Network is a large research initiative carrying out biomedical studies aimed at improving long-term outcomes of children with ASD, ADHD, OCD and ID. The …

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Young KT Enthusiast

Dear Members, I am a Global Health Professional with experience in Program Management (HIV/AIDS programs) and would love the opportunity to work in the field of Knowledge Translation. Are there any volunteer opportunities to gain experience apart from regular job postings? If so kindly share. Thank you for your help. -Deepkiran

Impact of Science 2018: Finding shared approaches to assess, enable and accelerate impact on society

The political momentum and current research eco-system in Canada are an excellent and indeed inspirational context to foster the worldwide debates on impact. In line with Canadian prospects and initiatives the AESIS annual conference will focus on finding shared approaches for assessing, enabling and accelerating the societal impact of science. June 14-15, 2018, Ottawa.

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