Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation - Ottawa, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Position Information

Posting Number:

AI23008E
Title:
Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Coordinator/Coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice, Mobilisation et mise en œuvre des connaissances
Position Status:
Regular Fulltime
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
Union:
Nonunion
Site:
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
About The Royal

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Funded by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families (formerly the Centre of Excellence on Post Traumatic Stress Disorders) was established in 2019 to provide better access to information, research, tools and expertise on PTSD and related mental health problems and illnesses.

The goal of Atlas is to create knowledge networks with researchers, service providers, Veterans and their Families across Canada to increase expertise on military and Veteran mental health, suicide prevention and substance use disorders.

Atlas will create new knowledge on Veteran mental health treatments that work and place it directly into the hands of mental health professionals and others working with veterans on a daily basis.

Atlas will share evidence-based treatment protocols and best practices among the Veterans Affairs Canada network of Operational Stress Injury Clinics, the Canadian Forces Health Services, and with mental health professionals across the country.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and coordinate the execution of multiple projects across our Implementation, Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement, and Knowledge Mobilization teams.

This could include the planning and coordination of:
- virtual and in-person meetings and engagement opportunities to support resource development
- virtual and in-person trainings, webinars, communities of practice and events in collaboration with internal colleagues and external partners
- pilot and full launch of our mental health consultation program in collaboration with a Senior Implementation Specialist

Specific duties can include:
Schedule coordination: Create detailed project work plans and track progress using Smartsheet and other project management tools. Coordinate dependencies across teams.
Communication coordination: Plan and coordinate virtual and inperson project team meetings. Prepare meeting documents and reports for project teams. Create project status and communication materials for project teams and relevant members of the leadership team. Communicate with external stakeholders using a variety of platforms.
Change coordination: Efficient and timely coordination and tracking of project changes. Implement project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
Risk coordination: Track overall project risks and assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
Work with multiple teams to ensure crossfunctional coordination of goals, milestones, and activities.
Monitor and report on progress of projects to the leadership and executive teams

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrable success working in an ever changing and results oriented environment, in interdisciplinary teams, and in partnership with groups such as service providers, researchers, and those with lived and living experience.
Superior writing ability and the capacity to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
Familiarity with practice, research and policy issues pertinent to the mental health field in Canada
Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills.
A selfstarter; ability to work with mínimal supervision and to ask for help when needed
Quick learner; able to pick up new concepts and technologies quickly.
Demonstrated respect for understanding of the life experiences of Veterans, Families and people living with mental health problems and illnesses and of diverse populations, and experience working with people with firsthand experience of mental health problems/illnesses

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a mental health focused field
At least three years of project or program coordination experience
Demonstrated skill in coordinating various project timelines.
Being a Veteran or Veteran Family member is a strong asset.
Familiarity and background working with military and RCMP Veterans and Family members is a strong asset.
Fluency in French and English is a strong asset.
CAPM/PMP certification is an asset.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary and benefits package, including 4 weeks of paid vacation and enrollment in the HOOPP Pension Plan;
Other internal benefits include access to professional development funds and organizational trainings as available

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working standard office hours with start and end time flexibility (37.5 hrs/week). Option for a condensed 4day work week available upon approval;
Must be comfortable working in open space and virtua