Knowledge Translation & Evaluation Specialist (Full Time, 6-Month Contract)

Amplify Care; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplify Care is seeking a Knowledge Translation and Evaluation (KTE) Specialist to lead evaluation activities for digital health and AI solutions. You will manage large datasets, develop evaluation plans, create data tools, and communicate results to diverse audiences.

You will collaborate with staff and external partners to drive assessments of outcomes across healthcare settings, prepare publications, and support governance of data assets. Some travel within Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• Background in program evaluation, epidemiology or health research.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Ability to translate data into consumable visuals and reports.
• Experience with analysis software (NVivo, SAS, R, Python).
• Proficiency with Power BI and dashboarding.
• Excel proficiency with Power Query and PivotTables.
• Familiarity with data governance and health informatics processes.
• Ability to communicate methods and results clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff and partners to plan and evaluate digital health initiatives.
• Manage large data sets, validate data and generate reports.
• Develop evaluation plans assessing outcomes of digital health solutions.
• Create data collection tools, analyze data and present results.
• Develop case studies to show impact on workflows and adoption.
• Prepare presentations, papers, abstracts and manuscripts.
• Work with external partners to drive evaluations in digital health.
• Support ethics submissions and conference materials.
• Assist in governance of data assets and protect sensitive data.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Software: NVivo/SAS/R/Python

Excel: Power Query/PivotTables

Data governance awareness

AI tools for research

Communication to diverse audiences

Education

Health research/evaluation background

Credentialed Evaluator (asset)

Tools

Power BI

Visio

Lucidchart

Jira

Azure DevOps

Postman

SQL

Job description

Program Overview:

Clinically driven. Digitally inspired.

Amplify Care is a not-for-profit organization (founded in 2014 as the eHealth Centre of Excellence) dedicated to helping clinicians and their teams thrive through the implementation of innovative digital health and AI solutions. We focus on technologies that truly meet clinical needs: streamlining workflows to reduce administrative burden, supporting evidence-based decision‑making at the point‑of‑care, enhancing clinical pathways, improving interoperability between disparate information systems, and advancing data quality to support proactive care are just a few examples of the ways we create impact, always with the goal of helping clinicians focus on what matters most: the people they serve.

At Amplify Care, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We’ve built a supportive, inclusive workplace where ideas are welcomed, creativity is encouraged, and teamwork drives meaningful change. Recognized as a Great Place to Workfor two years in a row (ranking in the top 25 organizations in our size category) and certified as a Living Wage Employer, we’re proud to be a place where purpose, innovation, and people come together.

Position Description:

As part of the Knowledge Translation and Evaluation (KTE) Team, the KTE Specialist reports to the Manager of Knowledge Translation and Evaluation and a Program/Project Lead (as appropriate), contributing to the evaluation and knowledge translation related to digital health and AI solutions in different health care settings. This position will involve the management and analysis of large data sets, report findings and providing program related recommendations. The role will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of evaluation plans, creating data collection tools, gathering and analyzing data, and communicating results.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff, management and external partners in the planning and evaluation of digital health initiatives
• Manage large data sets and ensure ongoing data validation and usability, data analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evaluation plans, to assess organizational, clinical, and system-level outcomes associated with the implementation of digital health solutions in different health care settings
• Create and administer data collection tools to gather and analyze data, and communicate results in various formats, aligning with partner needs for information
• Develop case studies that examine the impact of digital health tools within specific workflows, to support change management and adoption
• Prepare presentations, papers, reports, abstracts and articles
• Collaborate with external partners to drive evaluations in digital health
• Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews to identify key partners, trends and developments related to different digital health solutions
• Support writing and submission of abstracts, research ethics board applications and manuscripts for publication
• Support in the development and presentation of conference and other knowledge translation materials
• Work closely with the change management team to support workflow analysis and tool implementationContribute to program-wide data governance activities driving ongoing improvements in the quality and management of information assets, and protection of sensitive data in alignment with data governance framework
• Work closely with the Manager of Knowledge Translation and Evaluation and collaborate with the KTE team across the organization to drive advancements and excellence in the KTE functional area
• Ability to manage dashboard views of data sets and provide training, if required, for new users
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Background in program evaluation, epidemiology, or in a health-related field with a focus on research and/or evaluation; Credentialed Evaluator status is an asset.
• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis; ability to translate data into consumable visuals and reports for target audience.Experience using analysis software (NVivo, SAS, R, Python) considered an asset
• Experience with preparing reports and ensuring quality of reports and data. Experience with Power BI, or other analytical dashboarding is an asset.
  
• Proficiency with Excel, including Power Query and PivotTables.
• Experience with the following tools and processes would be considered an asset: documenting business requirements using Visio, Lucidchart or equivalent, Jira and/or Azure DevOps, REST APIs and tools such as Postman, SQL skills for querying and validating data, Power Automate to streamline business processes, and/or Knowledge of relational databases and data modeling.
• Ability to interpret and explain research methods and results in plain language across diverse audiences and decision-makers.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience working with AI tools for research considered an asset
• Experience participating in planning and strategy, working on projects related to health informatics, and implementation planning initiatives.
• Experience with writing proposals, ethics applications and preparing materials for publication
• Demonstrated experience in working in cross functional project teams, building and maintaining effective and productive working relationships in complex, multi-partner healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving conflict and successfully building consensus.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and maintaining effective project documentation.
• Ability to work in a diverse and fluid working environment recognizing that different opinions and backgrounds can bring strength to the tasks at hand.
• Some travel within Canada may be required.

The Amplify Care team is a respectful and inclusive workplace. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail] for assistance.

The Amplify Care team is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQIA+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals who speak languages other than English.

We thank all interested applicants; however, due to the volume of resumes we receive only those selected for an interview will be contacted.