Knowledge Broker, BORN Ontario - Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Knowledge Broker is responsible for building and enhancing the capacity of BORN Ontario to make positive and lasting contributions to the health of pregnant individuals, newborns, children and the citizens of Ontario. How does BORN Ontario influence care? By being the authoritative source for maternal-child health care data in the province. High-quality data is an indispensable asset in today's health care economy. BORN Ontario works behind the scenes equipping health care providers and organizations with the data they need to provide quality care for families. Insights developed by BORN Ontario help administrators make more informed health care policy decisions.

This role focuses on translating and applying registry data into actionable knowledge for healthcare providers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and individuals and families. The knowledge broker acts as a bridge between evidence and implementation, promoting data-driven decision-making in maternal and child health services.

The knowledge broker will have content expertise in the maternal-newborn and child sectors in at least two of the following three areas: 1) implementation science, 2) dissemination, or 3) evaluation/outcomes measurement. The knowledge broker will apply their expertise to facilitate the active use of current evidence and to broker strong supportive relationships among BORN’s diverse partners across Ontario. In addition, the knowledge broker will possess skills in communication, team building, networking and relationship-building, facilitation, and project management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with key program staff and leaders of agencies to identify strengths, challenges and areas for growth to strengthen and improve perinatal and child health programs and services

• Integrate leading evidence on implementation science, knowledge mobilization, youth/family/community engagement and evaluation/outcome measurement to translate and share registry data and insights into user-friendly formats for a variety of audiences (e.g., healthcare professionals, policy-makers, researchers)

• Inform and/or lead the development of knowledge products, tools and resources to support consultations, educational activities and implementation support (e.g. presentations, infographics, reports, dashboards and decision-support tools)

• Support data partners in interpreting and using registry data for clinical improvement, system planning and health equity initiatives

• Work with BORN’s Knowledge Translation Specialists to identify gaps that require the development of new knowledge translation supports and resources (to be developed by BORN or co-created with others)

• Work with data analysts and epidemiologists to interpret data trends and identify opportunities for improvement and action

• Conduct environmental scans, literature reviews, and evidence syntheses to support project planning and decision-making

• Support key provincial or regional efforts, communities of practice or networks relating to various perinatal and child health sector priorities

• Act as liaison among different partners across the province to facilitate communication and help establish networks that build alignment with local and provincial efforts

• Work with BORN staff and other organizations in the sector to organize knowledge exchange activities to promote partnerships and disseminate evidence-based practices or programs

• Gather input from data partners to inform registry activities and KT products

• Maintain documentation of activities per BORN requirements

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of BORN’s programs and initiatives to respond to emerging needs of the sector and to strengthen or enhance BORN’s programs

• Support KT-related research and evaluation being conducted at BORN

• Help to profile the work of BORN to external and internal partners

• Support capacity building within BORN and with partners and students by providing guidance, training, and consultations on KT activities and use of BORN data

• Exemplify and advance BORN's health equity journey to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and indigeneity within BORN, its data holdings, and its partner relations for the betterment of all pregnant and birthing individuals in Ontario

• Participate in professional development, and strategic planning as it relates to KT activities

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, education, health or related field (Essential)

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in implementation science, knowledge translation and dissemination, and/or evaluation and outcomes measurement (Essential)

• Experience in the field of maternal-neonatal and child health (Preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to work within a consultative model with demonstrated experience in working with diverse partners at frontline, senior management, community and provincial levels (Essential)

• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation and adult education (Essential)

• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners, including tact and adaptability (Essential)

• Independent worker and self-directed learner (Essential)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Essential)

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deliverables and ability to manage competing priorities (Essential)

• Availability to travel within Ontario and occasional national/international travel (Essential)

• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)

• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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