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At ICES, we recognize what matters most to our employees. Some of the great benefits of working at ICES include:

• Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Pension)
• Employee Assistance Program and Dialogue Well Being Program
• Generous vacation, float and caregiver days for all employees
• Education Fund and Dedicated Education Days
• Holiday Closure
• Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

Introduction:

ICES is seeking an Indigenous Engagement, Knowledge Translation & Exchange Coordinator to join the Indigenous Partnerships, Data and Analytics (IPDA) team. Reporting to the IPDA Director, the Indigenous Engagement, Knowledge Translation & Exchange Coordinator will focus on two broad areas. First, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Knowledge Translation & Exchange activities related to Indigenous-led research projects that ICES supports. Acting as a resource to internal staff and external partners, the Indigenous Engagement, Knowledge Translation & Exchange Coordinator will help ensure that information is transferred and exchanged in a way that meets the needs and realities of First Nations, Mtis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous partners. In addition, they will be supporting Knowledge Translation & Exchange for other activities and initiatives that are led by the Indigenous Partnerships, Data and Analytics department.

Responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:

1. Work closely with various members of the ICES Indigenous Partnerships, Data and Analytics (IPDA) team to create knowledge products for First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and urban Indigenous Communities and organizations;
2. Work with the IPDA team on a strategy and related materials for raising awareness of ICES and how Indigenous communities and organizations can gain access their community data through the Applied Health Research Question (AHRQ) program;
3. Engage with Indigenous communities or organizations to ensure knowledge products are accessible and tailored to the needs of each unique partner;
4. Maintain connections with project team members from ICES Indigenous-led projects to ensure accuracy of evidence-based materials;
5. Work across ICES departments to assess Knowledge Translation & Exchange (KTE) needs for Indigenous health projects, and support IPDA Director in strategy for expanding KTE capacity;
6. Work with IPDA team to support development of public facing materials including but not limited to external webpages, handouts, materials related to the ICES Indigenous Health Data Training program and other external capacity strengthening activities or initiatives;
7. Work collaboratively to ensure communications and KTE efforts are aligned with Indigenous culture, world views, and epistemologies;
8. Compile and maintain inventories of knowledge translation/evidence-informed best practice literature tools, resources and capacity building materials that are applicable to First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and urban Indigenous populations;
9. Evaluate KTE programs and vehicles on an ongoing basis, revise and refine efforts to ensure maximum effectiveness and impact;
10. Other duties as may be assigned within the scope of this position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Science, Health or Social Science, Health Policy, Communications or related field;
• Experience working with First Nation, Mtis, Inuit individuals and communities;

• Experience with designing and implementing KT initiatives, and developing evidence-based tools and resources;
• Experience facilitating community consultations and integrating local Indigenous knowledge into KT materials;
• Familiarity with Indigenous research methodologies, approaches and ethical requirements (e.g., OCAP) and a willingness to learn about Indigenous data governance;
• Superior communications skills; proven ability to create welcome and comfortable space for difficult conversations with diverse audiences; and maintains strict confidence, as required;
• Proven ability to read and understand scientific literature, and experience with translating research materials into accessible language for both general and targeted audiences;
• Collaborative working style with demonstrated success in a team-based environment;
• Proficient in using Canva or other similar program; graphic design and/or webpage design abilities an asset;
• Organizational skills and the proven ability to manage multiple projects, workflows and timelines;
• Ability to work independently, reliably and to take initiative;
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a full-time opportunity at ICES Central. ICES is committed to equitable access to employment opportunities, therefore hiring preference will be given to qualified First Nation, Mtis and Inuit applicants for this specific position. Successful candidate must reside within Ontario while working remotely and able to come into the office if required from time to time. There may be instances where in-person meetings are requested; however, ICES continues to support Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario.

Security clearance may be required.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing how their knowledge, skills and abilities match the scope of this position.

ICES is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. ICES strongly encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving communities including but not limited to First Nations, Mtis, Inuit, Black and racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.

ICES is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to ICES and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at ICES. Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted for further discussions.