Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator – Canadian Blood Services

Job Title: Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working at our Ottawa site office – 1800 Alta Vista Drive, with a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.Job category: Innovation, research and science
Job posting ID: 6725​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position’s anticipated start date: 2025-02-10Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $55,990 to $65,152Application deadline: 2024-01-05
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the .Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular full-time Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator to join our dynamic Innovation and Portfolio Management team in our Medical Affairs and Innovation division.The Innovation and Portfolio Management team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services through surveillance, research, development, knowledge mobilization and fresh blood portfolio management.In this role, you will be a key member of the Knowledge Mobilization & Strategic Alliances team at Canadian Blood Services. You will support the team’s implementation of a knowledge mobilization strategy and be responsible for coordinating and contributing to knowledge mobilization and science communication activities. In this function, you will primarily facilitate the development and delivery of knowledge mobilization resources and events to support the impact of Canadian Blood Services’ research activities on transfusion medicine practice.Formula for success

• Leveraging your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to prepare concise, clearly written content, you will support the development and updating of science communications and knowledge mobilization resources for key knowledge users (including members of the research and education network, research funders and stakeholders, and health-care professionals working in transfusion medicine) based on best practices in knowledge mobilization and science communications and according to identified needs.
• Drawing on your ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, you will lead the coordination of review and approval processes for knowledge mobilization and science communications resources to meet established procedures and timelines, as well as to ensure engagement of contributors.
• Utilizing your excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities and projects, you will lead the coordination of meeting activities and support the delivery of key knowledge mobilization events, including scheduling meetings, drafting discussion points, tracking progress on and implementing deliverables, and acting as the main point of contact.
• Harnessing your strong communication skills and ability to create effective visuals, you will coordinate activities to promote dissemination of resources to target audiences, including contributions to relevant newsletters, blogs and social media content.
• Focusing on your knowledge and expertise, you will contribute to the development of resources based on new and established templates and identified or emerging needs, such as research summaries, case studies, and blog posts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a university degree in science, health sciences or health promotion.
• Three years or more experience with knowledge mobilization methodologies and frameworks, implementation science and/or science communications is desired.
• Knowledge of transfusion medicine and/or the Canadian biomedical/blood research landscape is an asset.
• Skilled in preparing concise, clearly written content related to science or healthcare, adaptable to different target audiences and formats.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint), and with knowledge mobilization tools such as Articulate Rise 360 is an asset; proficiency using reference manager(s) is desired.
• Ability to create effective and accurate visuals for medical and scientific audiences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential. French skills would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Annual performance award up to 5%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at our head office in Ottawa on 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, 40% of the time/ 2 days of the week.
• Travel within Canada for meetings or annual events may be required for this role on an as-needed basis.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list.Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.#LI-HYBRID
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Company Name: Canadian Blood Services

Salary: $55990 – 65152 per year

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