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 »

Knowledge Translation Specialist, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program, University of Waterloo

The Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP) at the University of Waterloo is looking to hire a Knowledge Translation Specialist who will work primarily with the Partnerships in Dementia Care (PiDC) Alliance funded by a SSHRC-CURA grant. The successful candidate will have: completed a Master’s degree in health or social sciences, adult education or …

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Knowledge Exchange in Public Health Conference 11-12 April 2011

Welcome – conference aim and theme

The FUSE Knowledge Exchange Group are delighted to announce the 2011 Knowledge Exchange in Public Health Conference. The conference will be held at the Ramside Hall Hotel, a country hotel situated in extensive grounds, located off the A1 close to the historic city of Durham which enjoys World Heritage status.

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Job Opportunity: Manager, Knowledge Translation and Exchange, Safe Kids Canada

Please note this is a one year contract.

Safe Kids Canada is a leader in the areas of research, education and advocacy to prevent unintentional injuries to children and youth. Reporting to the Director, Program and Services, Safe Kids Canada offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced health care professional who can provide expert direction and support for the knowledge translation (KT) activities within Safe Kids Canada.  

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NCE KM Initiative Brainstorming Meeting

We have landed on Thursday July 29th 1:15pm to 5pm to meet and discuss the LOI for this intiative.  Space is limited (20 people) for the meeting (not for the LOI).  Others can join by phone. RSVP to Melanie to see if there is space to join the meeting in person. Contact Melanie Barwick if you …

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Special Workshop on Knowledge Translation and Brokering: October 20, 2010

Mark your calendars for an exciting learning and networking opportunity in Montréal on October 20th!

Special Workshop on Knowledge Translation and Brokering
Hyatt Regency Montréal, Québec

http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=8B093953-1

A knowledge exchange and networking event organized by Environment Canada’s Science and Technology Liaison, ResearchImpact, the Canadian Water Network, and other collaborators, under the auspices of the Canadian Science Policy Conference.

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Building a National KTE CoP: LOI for NCE KM Initiative

Dear KTE CoP Members: There is an opportunity to expand the Ontario KTE CoP nationally through a Federal NCE competition – KM Initiative.  The LOI is due Sept 15 2010, so we have to move quickly!  We need researchers and ‘receptors’ across Canada and Ontario.  I’m proposing a ½ day brainstorming and drafting session to get …

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Job Opportunity: Senior Advisor, Knowledge Translation CIHR

Salary and Benefits: CIHR offers attractive benefits. The salary will be based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $82,369 to $98,843 per annum with eligibility for performance pay. Merit Criteria Essential Qualifications Education: Undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study and an acceptable …

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KTE CoP Summer Social – 20th July

Dear Community: Please join us for a fun summer social event hosted by one of our coordinating committee members on Tuesday July 20th from 4:30 pm – ?? Dale Butterill has graciously offered the use of her condo facility (and I have first hand knowledge that it is a great space) located at 1 Ripley Ave, Toronto …

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Etienne Wenger & Communities of Practice

Wenger started the thnking on communities of practice in later 1990s.  He is now hosting some CoPs and our community based research colleagues at U Brighton are attending and blogging about it.  You can follow them at: http://cuppcop.ning.com/profiles/blogs/communities-of-practice-cops?xgs=1 If this isn’t a public blog you can sign up for a profile on the Cupp ning …

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