Coordinator, Education and Knowledge Translation

**Alzheimer Society of Ontario**

The Alzheimer Society’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

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**Coordinator, Education and Knowledge Translation**

**Reports to**: Director, Education and Knowledge Translation

**Supervises**:N/A

**Job Summary**

The Coordinator, Education and Knowledge Translation will support the ASO Program team in the planning and implementation of education programs, training, and knowledge translation activities. A strong knowledge of dementia programs and education principles is key to the position. The Coordinator, Education & Knowledge Translation works as part of the Programs team and reports to the Director of Education & Knowledge Translation. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required within a reasonably flexible schedule.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Facilitator Training, Resource Development and Support**
- Work with the Programs team to plan, implement, lead, and evaluate local Alzheimer Society staff training for the provision of core education programs
- Develop tools and resources to support local Societies in quality education program delivery and to build consistency across the province
- Prepare, update, and maintain repository of resources and tools to support local Alzheimer Society Facilitators in the implementation of education programs
- Support sharing and learning among staff from local Societies through formal and informal knowledge transfer and exchange initiatives
- Prepare reports of education activities and events

**Education Program Planning**
- Create new/adapt existing education programs and related materials to be delivered by local Alzheimer Societies
- Support planning and implementation of provincial education strategy
- Prepare content for communications about education programs for promotion via the Society website, internal and external newsletters, etc.

**Knowledge Translation Facilitation**
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange activities including but not limited to connecting people to expertise and resources, moderating public webinars
- Plan and facilitate Community of Practice meetings/processes to ensure effective knowledge transfer and exchange
- Develop knowledge products (tools and resources) by gathering evidence from a variety of sources and organizing it so that it is accessible and actionable.
- Participate in brainXchange Team meetings, planning, evaluation, and reporting

**Job Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in health promotion, adult education, allied health or social science with a focus on gerontology
- Adult education/curriculum design training an asset
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

**Experience**:

- Minimum of three years full-time hands-on experience planning and implementing education programs
- Experience facilitating training in groups
- Experience planning and facilitating knowledge translation activities an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholder groups
- Experience in dementia and health care settings is an asset

**Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications**:

- Understanding of adult learning principles (in particular Dialogue Education) is an asset
- Experience in group work, group facilitation and group processes
- Strong understanding of knowledge translation theory and processes is an asset
- Training in or knowledge of dementia education programs an asset
- Strong knowledge of dementia is an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are essential
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills essential
- Proven organizational, planning and time management skills, including handling multiple, concurrent issues and tasks, with an ability to prioritize workload and recognize the significance of unusual or urgent situations in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to show initiative, and to work independently and as part of a closely-knit team
- Excellent client service and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual French-English speaking is an asset
- Facilitation of education programs may be required occasional evenings or weekends

**Commitment to Equitable Recruitment**

The Alzheimer Society recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.

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