Knowledge Broker (Research) - Rare Dementia Support Canada
Full-time Support - 3 Year Contract
The Knowledge Broker will be working on 3-year project, funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research, that will evaluate Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada) in relation to the support needs and experiences of our diverse population, living in different geographical places and using virtual spaces to connect with the RDS Canada community. Through a range of evaluation processes, this project aims to ensure accessible and inclusive support delivery for diverse groups of people in diverse regions of Canada and living with diverse types of dementia. Our model of delivery recognizes that dementia affects the entire family system, and therefore our proposed research includes participation by people living with dementia as well as their family supporters. The Knowledge Broker will work with an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional team of researchers, faculty and specialist support advisors from social work, nursing, psychology and others. The job holder will be responsible for creating and maintaining relationships between the project team members, community-led groups, RDS Canada and other external stakeholders and institutions as relevant.
Led by Nipissing University, RDS Canada’s vision is for anyone affected by rare dementia to have access to information, tailored and continuous support, and connection with others affected by similar conditions. RDS Canada is funded by the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in social, health or human science or education (Masters degree would be considered an asset) as well as one year of relevant experience working within a university setting or similar research environment. The successful candidate must also have a current criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening (i.e. not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted).
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca. Posting will remain open until filled. Hiring is subject to final budgetary funding approval.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
