Knowledge Broker
Hybrid · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Temporary full-time Knowledge Broker within the Knowledge Mobilization & Strategic Alliances team of the Innovation and Portfolio Management group. The role emphasizes developing relationships with strategic partners, facilitating evidence-informed practices in transfusion science and medicine, and leading knowledge mobilization initiatives. You will plan, manage and report on projects, provide tailored guidance and practical tools, and collaborate across a diverse team to identify knowledge gaps and stand up effective knowledge exchange activities. The position requires hybrid work with an on-site preference for the Ottawa site (1800 Alta Vista Drive) and an expectation of about 40% in-person presence, with potential national travel as needed. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and project management capability are essential; a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, along with at least three years of related experience.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary level education, preferably a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health sciences).
- Minimum of three years’ related experience in knowledge mobilization roles (e.g., knowledge generation and synthesis; knowledge product development; knowledge translation, exchange, and dissemination; knowledge management; evaluation).
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English. French is an asset.
- Experience in identifying, applying and evaluating effective practices in knowledge mobilization (e.g., communications, education, training, resource development).
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation and related data collection through a variety of mechanisms (e.g., surveys, focus groups and social media).
- Experience in using IT to facilitate knowledge mobilization (e.g., digital platforms, websites, web-based collaborative platforms).
- Demonstrated experience with project and/or program management; ability to create, manage and delegate project workplans; identify risks to timelines and strategize with senior leadership accordingly.
- Experience and/or expertise in the field of transfusion, cellular therapies or transplantation, stakeholder/public engagement, non-profit management and/or communications are considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
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