RESEARCH MANAGER SANTÉ (H/F)

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of six Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders), Graduate Programs in Kinesiology and Nursing, a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centres. The Faculty has more than 3,200 undergraduate students and more than 800 graduate students (200 PhD students).
The McCormick Care Group oversees the operation of McCormick Home, a long-term care facility for seniors, and McCormick Dementia Services (formerly Alzheimer Outreach Services), a program that serves individuals and their families who are coping with dementia. In 2016, the McCormick Care Group established McCormick Dementia Research in order to attract and engage with research partners to continue discovering new ways to enhance the lives of those living with a dementia diagnosis
This is a split role (50/50) between the Faculty of Health Sciences and McCormick Care Group.
Reporting to the Program Manager, Research, and under the direction of the Associate Dean (Research), the CEO of the McCormick Care Group and in collaboration with FHS faculty members, the Research and Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator will contribute to the design and implementation of a knowledge mobilization strategy to disseminate information about research and education initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Coordinator will provide expertise across the faculty in building linkages with professional practice partners, policy makers, industry, the media, and the broader public.
The Coordinator will be responsible for providing research guidance and hands-on operational support to enable McCormick Care Home to be actively engaged in research, best practice development, and knowledge translation. The Coordinator will facilitate research at McCormick by communicating with families and staff to advise them of opportunities to participate in research and work with staff to identify and recruit participants. The Coordinator will prepare brief bi-monthly research activity summaries for the McCormick Board. Undergraduate degree in any research-related field with preference on the field of health sciences, social sciences, communication, public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies or management
Master's degree in any research-related field with preference on the field of health sciences, social sciences, communication, public relations, politics, government, public administration, social policy, business studies or management is preferred
5 years' experience in a role related to knowledge mobilization, research coordination or equivalent

• Previous experience with Tri-Council (SSHRC, NSERC, and/or CIHR) funding agencies programs, with a focus on requirements, challenges, and opportunities for knowledge mobilization
• Experience in research design and administration
• Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of Knowledge Mobilization (e.g. stakeholder engagement, evidence synthesis, knowledge product development, dissemination, implementation, evaluation)

Strong knowledge of established and emerging methods of Knowledge Mobilization, with documented success in open data and publication platforms for broad uptake and reach
Ability to identify, map and understand stakeholder relationships and policy processes across diverse health systems to support the design effective knowledge mobilization strategies strategies/projects
An understanding of community and government partners in the Health Sciences related fields
An understanding of relevant measures for traditional scholarly output as well as alternative metrics for capturing impact beyond academic disciplines and domains
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse team including various faculty members, staff, and community organizations
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and database management, social media platforms and presentation tools software
Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgement, especially regarding confidential or sensitive matters
Experience in designing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating knowledge exchange events such training, meetings, webinars, conferences, community forums.
Ability to engage stakeholders and members from across sectors, such as community health and social services, primary care, hospitals, and industry.
Ability to support researchers in identifying relevant knowledge users for various research proposals, projects, and/or initiatives
Ability to engage stakeholders and members from across sectors, such as community health and social services, primary care, hospitals, and industry.
Ability to support researchers in identifying relevant knowledge users for various research proposals, projects, and/or initiatives.
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
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