Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist
1 month ago
Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist
BC Centre for Disease Control
Vancouver, BC
Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.
At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.
If you're driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.
The Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist executes tasks related to knowledge translation and exchange across many communications modalities: print, multimedia, infographics, web pages, and social media. The Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist works as part of a central BCCDC KT team to support centre-wide and service line activities, including the development of KT capacity building and training materials. The Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist is responsible for providing expertise to develop knowledge translation products for BCCDC service lines, decision makers and policy makers and works within project teams to execute knowledge translation in accordance with the knowledge translation, user engagement and dissemination frameworks developed at the BCCDC. The Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist uses project management methodologies to track and execute work as priorities arise.
This role works collaboratively with BCCDC partners and builds consensus for effective knowledge translation/exchange, dissemination and communications implementation within the centre.
What you’ll do
Work collaboratively with service line staff and leaders across the BCCDC to understand KT needs, develop KT frameworks, and develop KT products to support their public health practice. Conduct evidence reviews and jurisdictional scans, analyze research, identify key messages, and translate findings into accessible information and products for the target audience. Position evidence so that relevant partners and decision-makers can take action. Author, co-author, edit and produce diverse communications such as web-based content for the BCCDC website, social media messaging, infographics, reports, scientific abstracts, and presentations. Target audiences include internal staff, citizens community partners and decision makers, and the public, government, health authorities, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous communities, community-based organizations, and the private sector. Work with other Knowledge Translation team members, visual content designers and communications staff to ensure overall quality, consistency, and effectiveness of complex communication materials. Understand basic statistical analysis, can interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identify significant results and/or themes, draw conclusions and develops evidence based and wise practice products and makes evidence-based recommendations. Works to increase KT capacity within BCCDC service line staff by advising and assisting with effective knowledge translation techniques and methodologies. Informs the development and implementation of knowledge translation plans for service lines at the BCCDC. Incorporates indigenous perspectives and approaches to knowledge translation and exchange into planning and framework development.What you bring
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Master’s Degree in a discipline related to health science, behavior science, healthcare or public health. Five (5) years of recent, related experience.You will also have:
Experience conducting knowledge translation work in a public health or government setting is an asset. Exceptional skills in working collaboratively with partners and understanding different perspectives Strong understanding of topics of health equity and the social determinants of health and how to apply these to knowledge translation and exchange products. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with non-specialist audiences, both verbally and in writing. Strong teaching, facilitation and public speaking skills are an asset Exceptional ability to navigate and research information. Experience interacting professionally with internal, external, and multiple stakeholders. Experience working with government, including writing policy briefs or internal communications. Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system. Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
The (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.
BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs:
PHSA and BCCDC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
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