Specialist, Research

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada United Way British Columbia Full time

UNITED WAY BC IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR 2024


JOB PURPOSE


Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, Community Engagement, this position leads the department's research and knowledge mobilization activities as well as supporting with special projects and initiatives.

The role leverages the Healthy Aging CORE platform and other knowledge mobilization opportunities to support information sharing across the CBSS sector and to increase the profile of the sector amongst diverse stakeholders and funding bodies.

This position also supports the department internally with community-based research, evaluation initiatives, and knowledge mobilization needs in service to a diverse range of portfolios.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Builds and maintains relationships with academic, research, health, and other sector partners that are working to advance the health, wellbeing, and rights of older persons.
  • Represents the department on research and special interest committees, advisory groups, and coalitions that support the strategic goals and directions of the Healthy Aging team.
  • Prepares publications, conference presentations, and other knowledge dissemination materials to share information about United Way BC's Healthy Aging work.
  • Conducts surveys, literature reviews, environmental scans, interviews, or other research and knowledge synthesis activities to support the work of the department across portfolios.
  • Compiles and synthesizes research evidence on the impacts of United Way BCfunded Healthy Aging programming and initiatives across the province.
  • Supports research and strategy development around best practices in evaluation, accountability, and performance measurement to develop tools that meet departmental and programming needs
  • Organizes webinars, newsletters, and other knowledge mobilization activities associated with the Healthy Aging CORE platforms.
  • Oversees locating and vetting information to be shared on the Healthy Aging CORE website and in the biweekly newsletters distributed to across a membership base.
  • Provides operations and coordination support for special projects and initiatives, including supporting with CBSS sector working group as needed.
  • Supports other team members with research, evaluation plans, and knowledge mobilization needs.

General

  • Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Degree in Social Sciences, Population Health, Evaluation or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master's degree considered an asset.

Experience:

  • Experience in the Community Based Seniors Services sector and working with diverse community groups, academics and researchers and social service organizations is required
  • Experience in developing communications materials (i.e. newsletters, website posts etc.) and supporting contractors is an asset

Skills:

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills; an effective listener and presenter
  • Exemplary customer service and project management skills
  • Analytical with business acumen and proven results in a strategic role
  • Proven presentation, public speaking, and grant writing skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to create and maintain good working relationships across organization
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse partners and stakeholders, including community groups, researchers, volunteers, skill based and professional staff
  • Attention to detail; excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions
  • Ability to analyze, develop and implement processes and procedures in workflow to achieve objectives

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Some hours outside of business hours to attend meetings and events
  • Requires a driver's license and access to a vehicle
  • Provincial travel may be required
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

CHARACTERISTICS

  • For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:
  • A commitment to building healthy, caring and inclusive communities, internally and externally
  • Embodying the organization's core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable and inspiring
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it
  • Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member
**At UWBC, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, programs, donors, and the communities we live and work in. At UWBC, we encourage all applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, colour, religion, sexual orientation, or any other b

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