Knowledge Broker, Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH), Competition #SCHII-22-23, Thunder Bay ON

Knowledge Broker

Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH)

Full Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition #SCHII-22-23

The Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) has an opening for a full-time equivalent (FTE) Knowledge Broker.

Under the general direction Dr. Elaine Wiersma, the incumbent will work to enhance community capacity through knowledge translation and networking. The incumbent will plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate geriatric mental health and dementia education to interprofessional health and social care providers (with a specialized focus in Northwestern Ontario), family care providers, and people with lived experience to increase the local community capacity to provide support for geriatric mental health and dementia. The incumbent will also assist with the development of evidence-based geriatric mental health education curriculum.

Duties include program and curriculum development, including coordinating, arranging logistics for and resourcing course facilitators, program delivery and evaluation, collaboration and partnerships with community agencies, providers and local communities, financial planning, reporting and seeking new opportunities for program growth areas. A full job description can be obtained by contacting the Office of Human Resources.

Qualifications for this position include the following:

• Masters degree in Aging, Health, Gerontology or Dementia

• Knowledge and experience in adult education, curriculum development, and education event planning

• Experience in evaluation and evidence appraisal

• Experience working with people with lived experience

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload, set priorities and work within deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of community partners and resources

• Proficiency in use of applications and technology that support teaching, learning and

  curriculum development

• Solid judgment, problem-solving and negotiation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Flexibility in a changing environment and varied demands

• Ability to form and maintain relationships through teamwork and networking

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interestedapplicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #SCHII-22-23, containing a cover letter, resume and the contact information of three professional references by 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2022 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.