Knowledge Translation Officer
Fredericton - Canada
Job Summary
Closing Date: October 30th 2026 at 4:00 PM
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN INTEGRATED CARE
The Centre for Research in Integrated Care (CRIC) is based out of UNB Saint John. CRIC is a living laboratory that develops and evaluates integrated patient-centred models of care for individuals with complex care needs their families and members of the care team.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 1-year Term Fredericton or Saint John On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:15 am - 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $46251 - $57812 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Program Manager the Knowledge Translation Officer will lead and support knowledge translation activities across CRICs provincial and national research projects and collaborations with a focus on making research evidence accessible engaging partners and supporting the use of research findings to inform policy practice and health service delivery.
- Develop and implement knowledge translation (KT) strategies for CRICs research projects and partner initiatives identifying key audiences and opportunities to share findings and support their use in practice and policy.
- Translate research findings into accessible materials including policy briefs plain-language summaries reports presentations toolkits infographics newsletters blogs and social media content in both official languages.
- Work with researchers and partners to develop practical recommendations tools and resources that support the implementation spread and scale of evidence-informed models of care.
- Build and maintain relationships with provincial and national partners and interest-holders to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Plan and coordinate events and activities including national conferences partner meetings and webinars in collaboration with researchers and partners.
- Develop and implement approaches to evaluate the reach uptake and impact of CRICs KT activities and use findings to inform future activities.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen KT capacity within CRIC.
- Other related duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Undergraduate degree in communications public relations health sciences policy or other related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in knowledge translation or communications.
- Professional fluency in both English and French is required.
Additional Strengths
- Masters degree is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in health research is preferred.
- Ability to synthesize complex research findings and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences including patients clinicians policymakers and the public.
- Experience developing knowledge translation strategies and products for health research or related initiatives.
- Experience working collaboratively with researchers patients community partners and decision-makers.
- Demonstrated ability to write and produce high-quality content.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Graphic design skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Highly digitally literate with experience and understanding of social media platforms including digital campaigns and automated marketing solutions.
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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