Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Coordinator, CanScreen T1D

at  SickKids

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KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - CANSCREEN T1D RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

The Canadian Population Screening for Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Research Consortium, “CanScreenT1D,” a newly formed national initiative funded by CIHR and JDRF, is focused on determining the acceptability and feasibility of screening Canadian children for risk of developing type 1 diabetes and for developing and implementing a pilot screening program.
The CanScreen Type 1 Diabetes Research Consortium is seeking an experienced Knowledge Mobilization and Communications Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving awareness and community engagement around Type 1 Diabetes research and initiatives, coupled with a proven track record of managing both internal and external communications strategies effectively. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of communication and knowledge translation strategies to reach and engage diverse stakeholders, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and the public through various channels. This includes preparing communications for a lay audience, newsletters, stakeholder reports, presentations, and social media content. The incumbent will also play a crucial role in enhancing the impact of research by facilitating its effective dissemination and application within and beyond the academic community, aiming to promote the use of research findings in policymaking, clinical care and industry practice. This position requires someone adept at collaborating with researchers, stakeholders, and the public to develop strategies that drive the adoption and implementation of research outcomes.
Here is what you will get to do:

COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing a comprehensive communications strategy that promotes consistent, equitable messaging across all channels, including creating engaging content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries
• Create newsletter, website, and report content, which is current, reliable, original, and highlights the consortium’s research findings, initiatives, and impact.
• Managing the consortium’s online presence, including the website and social media platforms, to disseminate research findings, promote engagement, and grow the consortium’s social media presence through a developed content calendar and community engagement.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, industry partners, non-profit organizations, the media, and media outlets to maximize research impact and secure coverage for consortium activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of both knowledge mobilization initiatives and communication strategies, providing regular reports on outcomes, metrics such as engagement, reach, and impact, and recommendations for improvement.

KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-creating and implementing knowledge mobilization plans that effectively disseminates research findings to both academic and non-academic audiences.
• Collaborating closely with researchers, consortium partners, and research teams to identify key findings, translating complex research into accessible formats, and ensuring messaging is consistent across all platforms.
• Coordinating and organizing events such as workshops, seminars, and webinars that bring together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and community members to discuss and apply research findings.
• Staying informed about trends and best practices in knowledge mobilization and communications, contributing to the consortium’s strategic planning, and using insights into equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity to inform strategies.
• Co-develop knowledge mobilization resources and materials including training, templates, modules, and other resources.
• Support teams to scale, spread, and sustain the implementation of various knowledge mobilization tools and strategies
• Provide ongoing knowledge mobilization consultation and support to all research teams
• Attend meetings and events to present knowledge mobilization updates and activities