Knowledge Translation Coordinator - Maritime SPOR Support Unit (MSSU), Research & Innovation

 Req ID: 209959
Location: Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII 
Department: RSH MSSU 892083
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) supports the conduct and implementation of patient-oriented research addressing Maritime health priorities. The Halifax node of the MSSU is comprised of a dynamic team of individuals who initiate and respond to requests for research supports.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, the Knowledge Translation Coordinator will initiate, develop and implement knowledge translation strategies to make Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit research evidence available and accessible for healthcare decision makers and consumers. The Knowledge Translation Coordinator will build relationships and collaborative networks with stakeholder groups to enhance and support the implementation of use of research evidence and support partner organizations in their adoption and implementation of Learning Health Systems. The Knowledge Translation Coordinator is also responsible for the following:

• Creates and updates knowledge translation tools, materials; stays up to date on Knowledge Translation (KT) and Implementation Science (IS) literature.
• Provides KT and IS guidance and mentorship through consultation with Maritime SPOR Networks, MSSU researchers and independent researchers on grant applications and research projects.
• Works closely with other MSSU staff members on Unit-wide initiatives, policy development, and events, as they arise.
• Ability to travel within and out of province for workshops, meetings, conferences.
• Works closely with Knowledge Translation Canada staff.
• Generates activity reports and contributes content to newsletters, MSSU website, and to the Director as required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master's Degree in a related area such as health science, social sciences, epidemiology, and health services research
• Baccalaureate degree in health or social sciences, epidemiology or health services with equivalent work experience will be accepted
• 3-5 years experience in knowledge translation/policy development/quality improvement related roles
• Knowledge of health care research and knowledge translation normally acquired through a postsecondary program and relevant experience.
• Ability to develop and manage collaborative relationships with healthcare practitioners, government officials, researchers and patient/consumer groups.
• Experience in meeting and conference planning.
• Excellent technical skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change, adapt to new information, and work proactively and positively in an evolving organizational context.
• Ability to set priorities and manage changing/conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative; work independently and accountably in a positive manner
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly 
• October 2025 to April 2027, approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.6 - $47.95 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.