Research Assistant Public Engagement

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RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Department / Research Program: Clinical Practice Assessment Unit

The Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CADeN) is a national research organization working to reduce harm by improving the safety and appropriateness of medications. A small dynamic team with a big mission our work and achievements span provinces and range from public awareness campaigns to healthcare professional education from province-wide research trials to influencing national drug policy. To learn more about us :

As Research Assistant (public engagement) you will be responsible for the development implementation and evaluation of CADeNs public engagement campaign. As part of this work you will be proactively building relationships with a network of community organizations and patient partners with a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences.

You will report directly to the Director (Dr. Emily McDonald) with direction also provided by the Assistant Director (Camille Gagnon).

As Research Assistant (public engagement) you will:
Engage in relationship-building with community organizations members of the public patients and healthcare professionals representing diverse abilities cultures gender identities languages and geographies (45%)

Develop implement and evaluate a nationwide public awareness campaign promoting the appropriate use of medications (45%)

Participate in the planning and coordination of in-person Network events taking the lead in advocating for and ensuring the needs and perspectives of public partners and people with diverse lived experiences are included (10%)


General Duties
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor the incumbent will:

Relationship-building with public representatives:

- Identify partner and engage with community organizations public representatives and patients with diverse lived experiences including members of underrepresented and underserved communities (e.g. disseminating information and communications materials to partners and contacts collaboratively organizing presentations regularly following up with emails and phone calls).

Inform the development and rollout of network research and knowledge transfer activities by seeking perspectives and experiences from public partners. This includes collaborating with Indigenous expert(s) to assess the Networks medication safety toolkit for future adaptation.

Provide support to increase the reach of public engagement activities led by community partners

Develop and support CADeNs public advisory committee (e.g. organize meetings recruit new members provide support for committee activities)

- Development implementation and evaluation of a public awareness campaign

Create and evaluate a public awareness campaign on medication appropriateness and deprescribing that engages diverse community organizations and patient partners across the country. Modify campaign based on outcomes of evaluations.

Roll out a public awareness campaign on medication appropriateness and deprescribing in a variety of languages in collaboration with communities and organizations across the country. This includes the organization of public presentations the dissemination of an information toolkit (paper and virtual) as well as sharing of online information (website and social media).

Event planning:
- Support the planning of in-person or virtual Network events bringing together researchers healthcare providers community organization leaders and/or policy makers (including webinars and stakeholder summits)
- Participate in the development of event agenda including the development of participatory action activities that align with the international association for public participation (IAP2) guidelines
- Ensure the participation of public representatives at multistakeholder meeting

Standards of performance
Exhibits excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Excellent ability to work and perform under tight deadlines
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to prioritize
Result-oriented thinking
Ability to work independently
Tactful and diplomatic
Maintains high levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

/ Experience

Education: Masters Degree
Field of Study: University degree with a background in the field of health social sciences or education (or other related fields)
Other education considered an asset for this position:

Work Experience: 1-2 years

Advanced knowledge of oral and written French is required.
An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision
Outstanding organizational and time management skills attention to detail ability to manage a complex agenda
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of a variety of software (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel Outlook etc.)
Good project coordination skills
Ability to handle multiple programs and/or priorities simultaneously
IAP2 (international association for public participation) certification an asset

Status: Temporary full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: 50960.00$ - 94658.20$. Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Other:
Work Site: 2155 Guy Street
This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

***If you wish to include a cover letter please attach it with your resume in one document. ***

Why work with us

4-week vacation 5th week after 5 years
Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations)
13 paid statutory holidays
Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
Telemedicine
RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan)
Training and professional development opportunities
Child Care Centres
Corporate Discounts (OPUS Perkopolis)
Competitive monthly parking rate
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition Program
Flex work options and much more!

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The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact