Research and Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator

Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade: 14

Please note, this is a grant-funded position.

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canadas top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canadas most beautiful campuses.

The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), Graduate Programs in Kinesiology and Nursing, a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).

The McCormick Care Group oversees the operation of McCormick Home, a long-term care facility for seniors, and McCormick Dementia Services (formerly Alzheimer Outreach Services), a program that serves individuals and their families who are coping with dementia. In 2016, the McCormick Care Group established McCormick Dementia Research in order to attract and engage with research partners to continue discovering new ways to enhance the lives of those living with a dementia diagnosis

This is a split role (50/50) between the Faculty of Health Sciences and McCormick Care Group.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Research, and under the direction of the Associate Dean (Research), the CEO of the McCormick Care Group and in collaboration with FHS faculty members, the Research and Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator will contribute to the design and implementation of a knowledge mobilization strategy to disseminate information about research and education initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Coordinator will provide expertise across the faculty in building linkages with professional practice partners, policy makers, industry, the media, and the broader public.

The Coordinator will be responsible for providing research guidance and hands-on operational support to enable McCormick Care Home to be actively engaged in research, best practice development, and knowledge translation. The Coordinator will facilitate research at McCormick by communicating with families and staff to advise them of opportunities to participate in research and work with staff to identify and recruit participants. The Coordinator will prepare brief bi-monthly research activity summaries for the McCormick Board. As an essential element of this position, the Coordinator will enable collaboration with external researchers, including those at Western, and related partners.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in any research-related field with preference on the field of health sciences, social sciences, communication, public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies or management
• Masters degree in any research-related field with preference on the field of health sciences, social sciences, communication, public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies or management is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years experience in a role related to knowledge mobilization, research coordination or equivalent
• Previous experience with Tri-Council (SSHRC, NSERC, and/or CIHR) funding agencies programs, with a focus on requirements, challenges, and opportunities for knowledge mobilization
• Experience in research design and administration
• Knowledge Mobilization experience in the university sector is preferred
• Experience developing knowledge products such as infographics, toolkits, newsletters, factsheets, and report summaries preferred
• Demonstrated interest in dementia care preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of Knowledge Mobilization (e.g. stakeholder engagement, evidence synthesis, knowledge product development, dissemination, implementation, evaluation)
• Demonstrated experience with diverse stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Strong knowledge of established and emerging methods of Knowledge Mobilization, with documented success in open data and publication platforms for broad uptake and reach
• Ability to identify, map and understand stakeholder relationships and policy processes across diverse health systems to support the design effective knowledge mobilization strategies strategies/projects
• An understanding of community and government partners in the Health Sciences related fields
• An understanding of relevant measures for traditional scholarly output as well as alternative metrics for capturing impact beyond academic disciplines and domains
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills
• Detail oriented with strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills to address multiple tasks and timelines
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse team including various faculty members, staff, and community organizations
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and database management, social media platforms and presentation tools software
• Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgement, especially regarding confidential or sensitive matters
• Ability to write clear, concise documentation and presentations.
• Experience in designing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating knowledge exchange events such training, meetings, webinars, conferences, community forums.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and members from across sectors, such as community health and social services, primary care, hospitals, and industry.
• Ability to support researchers in identifying relevant knowledge users for various research proposals, projects, and/or initiatives
• Detail oriented and superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills in addressing multiple tasks and timelines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to engage stakeholders and members from across sectors, such as community health and social services, primary care, hospitals, and industry.
• Ability to develop mentorship opportunities for faculty researchers and staff.
• Ability to support researchers in identifying relevant knowledge users for various research proposals, projects, and/or initiatives.

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Information :

• Company : Western University
• Position : Research and Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator
• Location : London, ON
• Country : CA