Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University's Thunder Bay Campus invites applications for a Knowledge Mobilization Specialist to join the EPID@Work Research Institute. The role will bridge research and practice by developing, executing, and maintaining internal and external communications aligned with EPID@Work's strategic goals and industry best practices.

This is a full-time position supported by ongoing institute grant funding and multi-year research programs, providing a stable environment for professional growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in communications, knowledge translation, or media relations.
• Proven experience writing and developing content across diverse media platforms.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts is a strong asset.
• Superior written and oral communication skills with a strategic and creative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design knowledge mobilization strategies with grant holders and researchers.
• Create compelling content across print, digital, social media, websites, annual reports, and events.
• Maintain consistent brand messaging across channels.
• Investigate, evaluate, and implement new hardware, software, and research methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for research funding; draft proposals and partnership agreements.
• Act as a liaison with researchers, university colleagues, community partners, and industry; present findings at conferences.
• Plan and execute events like EPID Talks and annual conferences.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day coordination to research staff, communications personnel, and students.
• Balance multiple high-priority deliverables with tight deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Social media management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Lakehead University's Thunder Bay Campus invites applications for a Knowledge Mobilization Specialist to join the EPID@Work Research Institute.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive research environment with opportunities to work alongside leading researchers, community partners, and decision-makers across Northwestern Ontario and beyond.

In this role, you will help bridge the gap between research and practice by developing, executing, and maintaining internal and external communications. Operating from a stakeholder, research, and brand perspective, you will align all knowledge mobilization activities with EPID@Work's strategic goals and industry best practices.

This is a full-time position supported by ongoing institute grant funding and active, multi-year research programs, providing a stable and collaborative environment for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• - Utilize persuasive writing and research skills to design targeted knowledge mobilization strategies for individual research projects and institute-wide initiatives, working directly with grant holders and researchers to build tailored plans.
• - Create compelling, accessible content across print, digital, social media, websites, annual reports, and event materials to enhance institutional visibility and impact.
• - Maintain consistent brand messaging across all communication channels to strengthen the Institute's profile and impact.
• - Investigate, evaluate, and implement new hardware, software, and research methodologies to continuously refine research protocols.
• - Identify opportunities for research funding and strategic collaboration, drafting funding proposals, grant applications, and partnership agreements.
• - Act as a primary liaison with internal and external researchers, university colleagues, community partners, and industry collaborators, presenting research findings at academic and industry conferences.
• - Plan and execute signature institute events, such as the EPID Talks Seminar Series and annual conferences, fostering engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.
• - Provide guidance, day-to-day coordination, and support to research staff, communications personnel, junior researchers, and undergraduate/graduate students.
• - Balance multiple high-priority research and communication deliverables simultaneously, meeting tight internal and external deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• - Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• - Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in communications, knowledge translation, or media relations.
• - Proven experience writing and developing content across diverse media platforms.
• - Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts is considered a strong asset.
• - Superior written and oral communication skills, a strategic and creative mindset, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with researchers, community partners, and leadership.

AI may or may not be used for the screening purposes of this role.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] ext. 8334 or [e-mail] to make appropriate arrangements.