Job Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, and respectfully acknowledging its presence on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples, invites applications for the full-time, contract position of Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Knowledge Development and Exchange (KDE) Hub for Mental Health Promotion. This contract is for 12 months (September 2024 – August 2025). While this position is advertised as a full-time position; consideration will also be given to highly qualified applicants who are willing to commit at least 3 days per week. Please note that the salary range for this role at time of hire is $70,000 to $80,000 (pro-rated if part time).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/renison

The KDE Hub, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), was established in 2019. It is a national entity that facilitates connections, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with projects funded by the federal government, as well as with a broader stakeholder community in the growing field of mental health promotion, mental illness prevention and youth substance use prevention. The Hub is hosted by Renison University College and built strong foundations in its early years. More information about the KDE Hub and the federally funded programs and projects it serves is available at https://kdehub.ca

Objectives: The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager works in collaboration with other team members to develop and advance the work of the KDE Hub and its outcomes. The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on Hub activities that emphasize knowledge sharing, audience engagement, and strategic communications. The incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate degree with relevance to knowledge mobilization in health or social sciences, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Formal knowledge mobilization training preferred

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a position where knowledge mobilization was a key functional role
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of knowledge mobilization approaches and methods
• Experience in population health intervention research and
  evaluation with a wide range of quantitative and qualitative
  methods preferred
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills, and
  ability to produce products for a variety of different audiences
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to prepare plain language documents
• Prior experience with development of diverse knowledge mobilization products and tools (e.g., infographics, arts-based, digital storytelling)
• Flexible and able to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Experience working in a highly autonomous setting; high degree of initiative and sound judgment required
• Ability to manage several large and small work plans involving various combinations of team members and project management experience
• Knowledge of mental health promotion and/or youth substance use prevention sector preferred
• Understanding of health equity, and the challenges facing diverse and/or vulnerable populations (e.g., Indigenous, refugees, newcomers, 2SLGBTQI , and others)
• Professional fluency in French an asset

Application Instructions

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability including women, 2SLGBTQ , Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the selection process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio. Please include, at minimum, a resume and three references. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description, including more information on the KDE Hub, is available upon request by contacting Carol Murray clmurray@uwaterloo.ca