Ergonomics Research Coordinator - Waterloo, Canada - University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

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Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

This position is contingent on funding

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder engagement

Participates in coordinating the activities of the Guideline Advisory Committee including: meeting organization and facilitation, implementation of action items, and liaising with member organizations to plan Guidelinerelated actives
Participates in development of stakeholder communications related to the Guideline and CRE-MSD knowledge translation activities
Conducts consultations with various stakeholders and stakeholder groups to inform Guideline resource development
Manages the coordination, development and delivery of presentations, webinars, and training sessions to assist various stakeholder groups with Guideline usage and implementation
Manages the collection and evaluation of stakeholder feedback to inform resource development, Guideline usage tracking, and the resulting impacts and outcomes

Resource development, implementation, and evaluation

Coordinates the research and design of ergonomic resources based on stakeholder needs
Manages the maintenance of the Guideline website including: content additions/changes, development of new tools and features, and compliance with accessibility requirements (AODA)
Manages the collection and evaluation of Guideline website analytics
Coordinates the evaluation of resource uptake and implementation outcomes
Participates in the coordination of external knowledge translation activities and events related to Guideline implementation and promotion

Planning and reporting

Participates in planning and driving future directions and initiatives related to development and sustainability of the Guideline
Conducts needs assessments for the planning of future resources, trainings, and other knowledge translation activities
Coordinates the preparation and development of reports and presentations on the impacts and outcomes of stakeholders' use of the Guideline
Participates in the preparation and development of CRE-MSD journal articles, white papers, bulletins, newsletters, and social media campaigns

Communications

Participates in the coordination of communications to key stakeholder groups including: Guideline Advisory Committee members, Ontario health and safety system partners, industry and workplace partners, and labour organizations
Coordinates the development of communications related to Guideline resources and associated knowledge translation activities through consultations, surveys, newsletters, social media, and other channels
Develops communication and social media marketing plans for Guideline promotion and dissemination
Liaises with communication and knowledge translation specialists at partner organizations to market and promote
Guideline resources, events, and initiatives

Supervision and mentorship

Participates in the training and supervision of research assistants/coop students

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree or certificate in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Health Studies, or related field, or equivalent education and research expertise
MA/MSc/PhD preferred
Minimum 2 years work experience, with field experience in ergonomics or occupational health & safety preferred
Experience interacting and communicating with researchers, workplaces, and stakeholders
Experience developing and delivering programs to workplaces and stakeholders
Experience in conducting human research preferred
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis preferred
Relevant knowledge of ergonomics, work disability prevention, and occupational health & safety; ability to remain current with new developments and findings within the MSD prevention research community
Knowledge in research methods, task analysis, and program development and evaluation
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and competing demands
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Project management knowledge and experience would be an asset

Equity Statement:

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations.