Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 14
Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, temporary full time contract opportunity with benefits. The expected end date is July 31, 2026.
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
About Us
The purpose of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children is to promote the development of community-centered action research on the prevention of violence against women and children. The Centre facilitates individuals, groups and institutions representing the diversity of the community to pursue research questions and training opportunities related to the understanding and prevention of abuse.
Responsibilities
The Research & Knowledge Mobilization Specialist will conduct literature reviews and evaluate primary research to identify and determine the information that should be integrated and shared as prevailing research related to violence against women and children. The role will author knowledge mobilization and dissemination materials directly, and in collaboration with community partners and the Centre’s communications professionals, to profile and promote relevant information and research in the field. The Specialist will research topics and themes related to violence against women and children, and manage the development and maintenance of relationships and partnerships with stakeholders across the province and the country. The role will apply their expertise and knowledge to research projects under the direction of the Community Partnership Leader, and will have responsibility for training staff, graduate students, undergraduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows related to research and knowledge mobilization activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field
- PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in a related academic research environment
- Experience in providing direct service in a gender-based violence service
- Experience conducting knowledge mobilization or communications activities
- Experience developing knowledge products such as infographics, toolkits, newsletters, factsheets and report summaries
- Experience supporting research and knowledge mobilization projects related to violence against women and children is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of established and emerging methods of Knowledge Mobilization, with documented success in open data and publication platforms for broad uptake and reach
- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment
- Familiarity with techniques for assessing and managing data
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve project and Centre goals
- Advanced skills in software and applications used to analyze research outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit:
https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #37249 by 11:59PM on November 25, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.