Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Coordinator: Knowledge Mobilization and Training Support

Department/Unit

Psychology and Neuroscience

Research Project

Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM) Atlantic

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP62-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year with possibility of extension

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$50,000.00 per annum (for 37.5 hours/ week)

About the Organization

The Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters -

Atlantic node

is one of five nodes within the

CRISM

network, a Canada-wide intervention research network in the field of substance use. The CRISM network's goal is to accelerate the transfer of scientific knowledge towards the development of new medications, psychological interventions, treatments, and services for people who use substances and those with substance use disorders.

Job Summary

Reporting to the CRISM Atlantic Node Principal Investigator and the CRISM Atlantic Node Manager, this role is to guide and support activities related to CRISM Atlantic's communications and knowledge translation and exchange strategy. The Coordinator will be responsible for developing and coordinating national training activities, training placements and training related communications.

Key Responsibilities

Managing CRISM Atlantic communications, including implementation and support of knowledge translation and exchange strategies, updating website, social media and preparation of quarterly newsletter; Create high-quality, user-friendly knowledge translation products (e.g., infographics, summaries, briefs, evidence tables, toolkits) based on CRISM Atlantic's research outputs, ensuring KT products are evidence-based and address needs of broad stakeholder base; Coordination of national training activities, training placements and training related communication across all CRISM nodes; Drafting documents (e.g., reports, presentations, webinars, evaluation materials) describing CRISM training activities; Responsible for investigating avenues for additional funding to support and grow elements of the National training programs; and Overall management of the CRISM training budget and coordination of training placements and stipends.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.



This role will require some travel so flexibility with respect to working hours may be necessary. Additional hours may occur during evenings or weekends.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Certificate program in communications with minimum two years of related communications experience, including online formats for information communications, developing communications and knowledge user relations strategies. Proven experience or diploma or certificate program in Human Resources or Adult Education with minimum two years of related training and development experience. Proficiency in WordPress, Mailchimp, MS Office suite, and other graphics editing software. Experience developing communications and knowledge user relations plans in research or academic environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. Experience developing and coordinating training plans and policies, and securing funding.

Assets

Knowledge in substance use intervention research and practice. Experience in patient-oriented research and working with people with living and lived experience of substance use. Experience and understanding of the research pipeline (academic and other funding structures). Bilingual (spoken and written English and French). Knowledge and experience working with multidisciplinary translational research teams.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

.


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

09/09/2025

Close Date

09/30/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19560