Knowledge Translation Coordinator Co-op

Role:

Knowledge Translation Coordinator Co-op

Reports to:

Term:

Summer (12 weeks)

Location:

Ottawa

Start Date:

June 29

Hours:

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO WE ARE

Join our team today and make a difference for the future of Inuit Women

Pauktuutit as the national voice of Inuit women in Canada has a key role to play in ensuring the use of a gender-equity lens in policies impacting Inuit women girls and gender-diverse Inuit. We promote greater progress in priority areas across health and well-being violence and abuse prevention safety and social and economic development. Our ability to do so depends heavily on partnership across government key funders Inuit community groups and other stakeholder organizations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Knowledge Translation Coordinator Co-op student to support the development dissemination and evaluation of knowledge translation and mobilization initiatives. This role is ideal for students interested in research communications public engagement health or social policy and translating complex information into accessible content for diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing translation materials including reports briefing notes infographics presentations fact sheets and digital content
• Support the dissemination of research findings through webinars newsletters social media and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate meetings events and engagement activities with researchers partners and community stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews environmental scans and background research
• Assist in tracking project timelines deliverables and evaluation metrics
• Support content development for websites internal platforms and communication campaigns
• Help ensure material are accessible audience-focused and aligned with organizational standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on research and knowledge mobilization initiatives

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Health Science Public Health Communications Social Sciences Public Policy Knowledge Translation or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear concise and accessible language
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Canva Adobe Creative Suite or virtual engagement platforms is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting research communities or stakeholders engagement projects
• Familiarity with knowledge translations knowledge mobilization or evidence-informed practices
• Experience creating digital and visual communication materials is considered an asset
• Customize knowledge translation activities to address the unique cultural context of each of the four Inuit regions and urban Inuit

What we Offer

• Hands-on experience supporting meaningful research and knowledge translation initiatives
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to stakeholder engagement and collaborative project work
• Inclusive and supportive team environment

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to (BambooHR) by June 24 2026.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and individuals of all sexual orientations gender identities and expressions. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian human rights legislation.

Required Experience:

Junior IC