Knowledge Translation Specialist

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a Knowledge Translation Specialist to support biodiversity initiatives across ABMI and Biodiversity Pathways. You will translate scientific outcomes into accessible information for diverse end users through engagement, reporting, communications, and knowledge mobilization.

You will work through the lifecycle of projects to understand end-user needs, build relationships with partners, and help develop data and information products that enable

Qualifications

• Translate scientific outcomes into accessible information for diverse end users.
• Engage with partners and inform reporting and knowledge mobilization.
• Support development of data and information products for biodiversity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support an expanding portfolio of collaborative, multi-organizational initiatives and projects across ABMI and Biodiversity Pathways.
• Understand end-user needs throughout project lifecycles and build relationships with partners and interest-holders.
• Assist in the development of data/information products to enable effective use of biodiversity knowledge.

Job description

This position has a term length of one year plus one day, with the possibility of renewal.

Location - This position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work (in Alberta) based on work preferences. Preference for schedule will be discussed during the recruitment process.

As a Knowledge Translation Specialist working across the ABMI and affiliate Biodiversity Pathways, you will support an expanding portfolio of collaborative, multi-organizational initiatives and projects. You will help translate scientific outcomes from both organizations into accessible and useful information for diverse end users through a range of activities, including engagement, reporting, communications, and knowledge mobilization.

You will work throughout the lifecycle of initiatives and projects to understand and respond to end-user needs, build relationships with partners and other interest-holders, and support the development of data and information products that enable the effective use of biodiversity knowledge.

If you are passionate about sharing biodiversity knowledge, skilled at building relationships, and energized by making science accessible to diverse audiences, we encourage you to apply.