Education & Knowledge Translation Coordinator

Competition 1465

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an expected end date of March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department 

The Injury Prevention Centre (IPC) is the leader in injury prevention in Alberta. The IPC strengthens and coordinates action on the leading injury issues that are addressed through surveillance, program support, knowledge synthesis and translation, and education and information sharing.

Position 

This position provides leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating education and knowledge translation activities of the IPC to encourage, promote, and support effective and sustainable activities for the prevention of injuries. This position also leads the Centre's activities focused on child injury prevention. 

Duties 

• 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).

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).