Overview

Position Profile: Research and Innovation Specialist Reports to: Director, Health Services Quality and Modernization Vacancy Reason: Existing Role - Replacement About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with organizations and diverse communities to improve the wellness of people living in Canada. A non-governmental organization with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use. Acknowledgement CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, and we commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance. About the Position Reporting to the Director, Health Services Quality and Modernization, the Research and Innovation Specialist (RIS) is responsible for developing relationships with partners and synthesizing various forms of evidence to get the right information into the right hands at the right time. The RIS leads and proactively seeks opportunities for multi-faceted knowledge mobilization (KM) initiatives that will advance CCSA's priorities to achieve desired change in programs, policies and practice. The RIS conducts research and integrated KM, including developing and disseminating innovative approaches to evidence-based research and product dissemination, as well as transforming evidence and experiences into training and implementation that strengthens knowledge among various audiences. The RIS establishes strategic partnerships and buy-in from a range of collaborators to achieve these changes and works collaboratively with other divisions in CCSA. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Research and Integrated Knowledge Mobilization Strategy Plans, leads and conducts research, which may include study design, data sources and analyses, developing and implementing plans and managing scope, timelines and costs of projectsWorks with CCSA colleagues to interpret and summarize research findings for knowledge mobilization plans, products, tools and activities to inform practice, policy and program development or can be used as educating and training materials for different audiencesContributes to research proposals or grant applications Presents research or knowledge products at conferences, symposia, partner meetings and workshops, adapting presentation and style to audiencesSupports project management activities, including co-ordinating project work, collaborating with colleagues and identifying deliverables, timelines, risks, budgets and partner engagement milestonesSchedules, organizes and attends all project development meetings and events, ensuring appropriate attendees are present and preparing relevant materials, presentations and documents Partnership Engagement Proactively initiates and develops strategic relationships with partners including those with lived or living experience of substance useResponsible for all inside project development efforts, including responding to and following up on inquiries and maintaining engagementIdentifies potential risks and benefits for projects and liaises with the team to resolve problemsBuilds strong relationships through ongoing communication and support to encourage the active participation, satisfaction and commitment of partners and contributorsTracks deliverables and keeps partners and all interested parties updated about progress This position profile is designed to provide an overview of the main responsibilities for the role. Other responsibilities not identified in this position profile may be assigned based on the person's experience and operational requirements. QualificationsMaster's degree or doctoral degree