Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

<p><span style="color: #424242; font-family: 'Segoe Sans', 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web (West European)', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #f5f5f5; float: none; display: inline;">Join the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community. WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. Subject to status of position, we offer generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment. We believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.</span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">About the Role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">Are you a strategic collaborator who thrives on helping organizations grow and succeed? We are seeking a Knowledge Mobilization Specialist to strengthen the impact of Community Support Services across Eastern Ontario. In this role, you will act as a bridge between innovation and practice, working directly with member agencies to enhance their capacity and improve service outcomes for the community. You will lead regional initiatives, facilitate shared learning, and provide the tools and training necessary for our sector to evolve and excel. If you are passionate about community health and enjoy empowering others through partnership and change management, we want to hear from you.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Project Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Plan, monitor, and evaluate regional strategic initiatives aligned with the sector work plan. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Evidence to Action:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Translate complex research and data into clear, usable insights for practitioners and decision-makers. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Sector Support:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Identify emerging gaps and opportunities to highlight promising practices across the CSS sector. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Capacity Building:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Design and deliver training and learning opportunities, including instructor-led and eLearning formats, to support practice change. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Change Leadership:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Support agencies through transitions by sharing tools, lessons learned, and change management approaches. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Partnerships:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Facilitate working groups and communities of practice to foster collective learning and shared priorities. </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">Qualifications</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Education:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Undergraduate degree in health/social sciences, evaluation, or knowledge mobilization. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Experience:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> 5–7 years in a community health or non-profit setting, including project leadership and staff supervision. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Language:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Advanced written and verbal communication skills in both <strong>English and French</strong>. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Relationship Management:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Proven ability to build trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders and gain consensus across professional groups. </span></span></li> <li style="color: black; margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Expertise:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Strong knowledge of adult learning, change management, and equity and inclusion frameworks.</span></span></li> <li style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;">Technical Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"> Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and survey platforms (e.g., SurveyMonkey). </span></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">Other:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required, including $2 million in liability insurance.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: black;">This role may require occasional travel </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; outline-style: none; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: normal; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #595959; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-family: 'Indeed Sans', 'Noto Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; outline-style: none;">WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.</em></p> <p style="box-sizing: inherit; outline-style: none; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; white-space: normal; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #595959; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-family: 'Indeed Sans', 'Noto Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit; outline-style: none;">We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.</em></p>

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