Education & Knowledge Translation Coordinator

at  University of Alberta

Department School of Public Health - Injury Prevention Centre Research Projects
Hourly rate $33.13 to $45.86
Hours per week 35
Grade 10
Posted date
Closing date October 4, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Nursing, Kinesiology, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a health education role. Additional training in injury prevention and knowledge translation would be an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, webinars, and public speaking.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Computer proficiency using MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite).
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight October 4, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key injury prevention partners, stakeholders, and sponsors.
• Develop and maintain a network of key stakeholders and communities interested in children’s injury prevention.
• Synthesize current injury prevention evidence (research findings, experiential knowledge, etc.) into programming and practice guidelines for practitioners.
• Act as a resource, providing expertise, advice, resource materials, and assistance to staff and partners to improve the translation of knowledge and integrate KT principles into their activities.
• Provide planning support for the Centre’s newsletter, webinars, etc.
• Provide expertise to stakeholders and partners related to injury prevention in children.
• Initiate, manage, facilitate, evaluate, and support injury prevention initiatives such as the Brain Waves, SafeKids Week, Poison Prevention Week, Elementary School IP Toolkit and Prescription for Safety, etc.
• Coordinate and/or participate on internal and external committees, task groups, and teams as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain knowledge and awareness of current child injury prevention issues, programs, and resources.
• Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate educational offerings tailored to different audiences such as teachers, educational consultants, community stakeholders, and injury prevention stakeholders.
• Prepare and make presentations from local to national in scope.
• Share the information and results of the IPC education activities through a variety of communication methods (social media, e-newsletter, partner meetings).