Knowledge Broker – RARE.Qc (Research Institute) – McGill University Health Centre

Title of the Job: Knowledge Broker – RARE.Qc (Research Institute)

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: Job Number:J1024-0038Job Title:Knowledge Broker – RARE.Qc (Research Institute)Organisation:Research Institute of the MUHCWork Location:100% TeleworkPosting Date:October 1, 2024Job Category:Research and teachingJob Type:Temporary part timeShift:DayOpen Positions:1Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.Job DescriptionRESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS).Position summary
RARE.Qc is a research network that aims to promote and facilitate collaborative research on rare diseases in Quebec, in order to foster scientific innovation and statistical clarity on the burden that rare diseases represent for the Quebec population.
To accomplish this mission, RARE.Qc is seeking a person that will foster connections between RARE.Qc members and develop knowledge translation assets. Reporting to the RARE.Qc Network Manager, the incumbent is also responsible for the management of our member database and the content of our monthly newsletter & website and will assist the Manager in planning the network’s annual meeting and other network initiatives.General Duties

• Maintain the Network member database & mailing lists,
• Develop bilingual content for the network’s monthly newsletter and source news & events from members and partners,
• Support the planning of RARE.Qc annual meeting and other knowledge mobilization activities,
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with network committees and working groups,
• Collaborate with network members as needed to identify and act on knowledge mobilization opportunities across the network,
• Assist the Network Manager in other tasks as needed.

Website of the organizationEducation / ExperienceEducation: Master’s Degree
Field of Study: Communications
Other education considered an asset for this position: Communications
Work Experience: 5+Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ NoOther Requirements:

• Superior writing and editing skills with the ability to explain complex information using clear and simple language,
• Excellent project management skills,
• Understanding of the role of evidence and knowledge exchange/mobilization principles,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work flexibly and take on a variety of tasks as a member of a small team,
• Proficiency working in a virtual setting.

Additional informationStatus: Temporary Part-Time
Number of hours per workweek: 21 hours
Pay Scale:
Work Shift: Variable Schedule
If other or part-time, please specify: Flexible
Work Site: RemoteWhy work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

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