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Research & Innovation Specialist | Spécialiste, Recherche et innovation Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at WhatJobs CA
Title: Research & Innovation Specialist | Spécialiste, Recherche et innovation
Company: WhatJobs CA
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Science, Research/Development
Position:
Research and
Innovation
Specialist
Reports to:
Associate Director,
Innovation
and Evidence in Practice Profile Date:
May 2024
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.
CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We
respect
the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance. The
Innovation
and Evidence in Practice team’s objective is to produce meaningful impact by:
Developing and disseminating
innovative
approaches to evidence-based research and product dissemination; and Transforming evidence and experiences into training and implementation that strengthens knowledge, change and supports among various audiences. Under the guidance of the Associate Director of
Innovation
and Evidence in Practice, the Research and
Innovation
Specialist will conduct evidence-based research, develop knowledge mobilization products, work with partners, contribute to team proposal writing and support the team in the development of resources for training and
education
purposes.
The Research and
Innovation
Specialist may represent CCSA at meetings, committees or working groups and provide advice on current initiatives and their impact on different groups. With support from the Associate Director and internal teams, this role will also engage in new initiatives, including responding to changing needs of communities, partners and emerging gaps in substance use and health issues.
Responsibilities
and Account abilities Plans, leads and conducts multiple research and knowledge mobilization projects. This may include determining study design, data sources and analyses, or developing and implementing knowledge mobilization plans, and managing scope, timelines and costs of projects
Works with CCSA colleagues to interpret and summarize research findings for knowledge mobilization plans, products, tools and activities to inform practice, policy and program development
Contributes to and writes sections of research proposals or grants to gain additional project funding for CCSAPresents research or knowledge products, such as conferences, symposia, partner meetings, workshops, adapting presentation and style to audience
Supports
project management
activities, including co-ordinating project work, collaborating with colleagues and identifying deliverables, timelines, risks, budgets and partner engagement
Schedules, organizes and attends all project development meetings and events, assisting in ensuring appropriate attendees are present and preparing materials, presentations and documents
Uses and maximizes CCSA’s partner management system and network to maintain strong partner relationships and support the growth of new project opportunities
Responsible for all inside projec…
