Specialist, Knowledge Translation

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Crohn's and Colitis Canada Full time
Nov 22, 2024

Title: Specialist, Knowledge Translation
Reports to: Manager, Research Grants, Impact Communication and Evaluation
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

ROLE IMPACT

This is a meaningful role where you can make a difference every day for people living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). You will have a significant impact by:

  • Translating science into lay-friendly content to educate the community on the impact of our research investments and the current scientific understanding of Crohn’s and Colitis
  • Running education events and managing research content on Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (CCC)’s website
  • Working in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team to plan and execute CCC’s knowledge translation activities.

If this opportunity excites you, read on to learn more about this exciting role.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master’s degree in health sciences, preferably in IBD, gastrointestinal or immunology research in an academic, government, or corporate research environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience with reading and understanding grey and white literature (e.g. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.)
  • 2 years of experience in developing engaging science communications for a lay audience.
  • Excellent synthesis and writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts for a variety of audiences.
  • Experience with bibliometrics and other research impact measures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and online search tools, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and grey literature.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to interact with diplomacy and tact with colleagues, the public, and individuals in the scientific community.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative while working under pressure with often changing deadlines.
  • Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to take initiative, create opportunities, and develop effective partnerships.
  • Driven by a need to have a social impact, exhibits close alignment to CCC’s values.
  • French language proficiency a strong asset.
  • Successful completion of a criminal and credit background check.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
  • Flexible hours; we aren’t strict 9-5ers
  • Hybrid environment; some days at home and some days in our downtown city-view office.
  • Work-life balance; we understand there’s more to your life than work and we respect that as an organization;
  • Extended health and dental employee benefits program;
  • Employer matching RRSP program;
  • Last but not least, a passionate and diverse team championing our values; Courageous, Inclusive, Authentic and Collaborative, working towards a GREAT cause
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review scientific content, interview scientists and summarize key points into lay-friendly language to support the Marketing and Communications Team efforts to create content (e.g. stories, videos clips, etc.)
  • Act as the primary relationship manager with the IBD Research healthcare community to support knowledge translation at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
  • Develop resources (e.g. grant summaries, research impact briefing notes) for the Development Team to support their fundraising efforts
  • Conduct literature searches, as needed to support CCC’s knowledge translation activities
  • Review scientific progress reports from funded researchers to identify significant achievements and research engagement opportunities.
  • Assist the Manager in identifying potential stories and key research outcomes as well as developing annual knowledge translation plan.
  • Act as the primary contact for research impact inquiries coming from other CCC departments.
  • Engage proactively with various stakeholders (internal and external) to support research communication activities within different internal divisions (e.g., educational decks for staff, briefing notes for the fundraising team).
  • Responsible for annual audit of education content on CCC’s website and updating, if needed, with subject matter experts. Responsible for the annual plan and execution for the primary online education seminars
  • - Gutsy Learning Series.
  • Primarily responsible for managing CCC’s research outcomes platform, Researchfish, currently being piloted, including reviewing data quality.
  • Responsible for developing knowledge translation program plans, processes and tracking milestones against organizational key results
ABOUT US

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is on a relentless journey to find the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of everyone affected by these chronic diseases. Collectively with the support of volunteers, researchers, donors and the community, we are transforming the lives of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis through research, support programs, advocacy, and awareness.

To learn more, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca and follow us @getgutsycanada on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is requiring that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will provide accommodation on a case by case basis, in accordance with its obligations for anyone who is unable to be vaccinated for a reason protected under applicable human rights legislation.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are asked to submit a PDF of their resume and optional cover letter

This position will be posted until December 5th, 2024.

We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment that reflects the Canadian communities we work with and within. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and provide accommodations upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest to work at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • Intro Call - a quick call with a member of the People team to discuss the role and learn who you are
  • First Interview - 60 minutes to go over your background, the role and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Also, an excellent time for you to ask any questions you have.
  • Final Interview - 60 minutes for you to really demonstrate your skills by completing a task in advance and presenting to us, a chance to meet the team and your chance to interview us.
  • Offer - Ideally, this is the part where we make the offer, you accept, and we all celebrate

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