Oph - Knowledge Exchange Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Requisition ID: 13212

Department:
Ottawa Public Health

Service:
Ottawa Public Health Dept.

Branch:
Quality, Epidemiology, Strategy and Technology Service

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:

CIPP

Salary Information:
$87, $105,951.30 annually (2022 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Ottawa Public Health

Application Close: 31/05/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The Knowledge Exchange Specialist is responsible for the initiation, development, implementation, socialization, monitoring and evaluation of the effective use of Evidence and EIDM processes at OPH.

As a Knowledge Exchange Specialist for Evidence, you will be responsible for the initiation, coordination, and support for a renewed Evidence Committee within OPH.

In addition, the Knowledge Exchange Specialist will be responsible for implementing strategic and operational activities for the Research Support Team who facilitate, oversee, monitor, and report on OPH research activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Master's degree in health sciences or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in the field of knowledge exchange in public health and/or with health care partners.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge exchange methods and best practices
Evaluation and research methodologies
Project management methodologies and new practices
Local health systems and key partners
Critical appraisal methodologies
Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other software packages
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and oral communication
Ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to influence higher level managers and peers
Demonstrated initiative and creativity
Selfstarter
Able to work independently and take direction from various sources
Demonstrated collegiality and professionalism

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Immunization Policy: OPH has an immunization policy requiring all employees to report their COVID19 and Influenza vaccination status annually
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.