Job Description

The Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) works with communities, service providers, and other partners across Ontario to move evidence to action and create sustainable change in Ontario's mental health and addictions system . PSSP is on the ground and collaborating with stakeholders to build a better system. Core functions of the program include implementation, knowledge exchange, evaluation, equity, and engagement. Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is situated within PSSP at CAMH. EENet is a mental health and addictions knowledge exchange network that connects stakeholders across Ontario. The EENet community includes researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, service providers, system planners, policymakers, persons with lived experience, and families. The network promotes the use of evidence in decision-making, develops targeted knowledge translation products and tools, and supports interactive exchanges.

Reporting to the Manager of Knowledge Exchange and Translation, PSSP, the Knowledge Broker will play a key role in supporting EENet and EENet Connect in fulfilling identified knowledge exchange needs in Ontario's mental health and addictions system. The Knowledge Broker will employ their expert knowledge of the theory and practice of knowledge exchange to engage in a variety of activities, including: (1) acting as a local connector of knowledge producers and knowledge users (e.g. researchers, planning tables, community MH&A programs, hospital MH&A programs, the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence, Human Services and Justice Committees, public health bodies, etc); (2) building and maintaining collaborative relationships with knowledge users to ascertain their knowledge gaps, needs and preferences; (3) contributing to the development and implementation of knowledge exchange strategies and providing guidance, tools and training for the development and application of knowledge exchange plans for projects, initiatives, and communities of interest/practice involved with EENet, and PSSP overall; (4) development of and facilitating access to appropriate and tailored evidence and tailored online content to enhance understanding and uptake; (5) developing rapid reviews that are responsive to the decision-making needs of researchers, policy makers, and health care decision-makers across Ontario and engaging with stakeholders to facilitate the application of evidence to effect timely, relevant, evidence-based decisions; (6) designing, implementing and publishing evaluations of activities to advance the field of knowledge translation and exchange and demonstrate impact; and (7) technical expertise in managing, customizing, hosting, and evaluating collaborative web-based platforms and online communities to leverage users. The application of innovative, timely and responsive methods to identify and communicate best practices/proven strategies is an essential element of this role. Other duties may also apply. You will have an understanding of the social determinants of health and the principles of health equity and how they apply in the context of evidence and knowledge exchange. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 33 Russell Street.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Health Services, Knowledge Translation Research or a related discipline with three (3) years' related experience. Experience includes management of complex projects; hosting, customizing and facilitating online communities and web-basted platforms; facilitation of groups; adult education and training; development of work plans, evaluation, and social media and communication plans; as well as literature searches, environmental scans, syntheses of evidence with plain-language writing, quality appraisal, applicability assessment and interpretation, and development of evidence briefs/rapid reviews. Strong understanding of knowledge exchange conceptual models, frameworks and strategies and experience with a range of knowledge exchange methods (e.g. communities of practice, newsletters, workshops, online collaborative spaces, online repositories) with demonstrated ability to research, analyze and develop knowledge exchange options and strategies would be considered an asset. Experience working within research, persons with lived experience/family members, health service providers, different allied health sectors, and government environments is considered an asset. You will have demonstrated skills in project management, time management, interpersonal communication, and problem solving. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage a diverse task load are required. You must be proficient in web-based tools and MS Office software, including spreadsheet and presentation applications, and expertise with web and social media technologies to foster engagement. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and possess the ability for self-directed learning, but is also able to collaborate well with team members with excellent networking, leadership, relationship building, interpersonal and listening skills to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and to facilitate the development of partnerships. Established relationships and demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with marginalised communities is essential. Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, inclusivity, respect and cultural competence is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language are assets.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please Note: This full-time, contract position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Salary Range: $33.59 - $45.31 per hour

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CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

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CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Metis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

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