Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator

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OCAD University, Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

Reporting to the Manager, Harm Reduction Project, the Knowledge Translation and Content Coordinator is responsible for supporting project-wide communications, knowledge mobilization, content development, partnership engagement, and podcast production for the Integrated Harm Reduction and Mental Health Capacity Building Initiative, funded by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES). Delivered in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), George Brown Polytechnic (GBP), Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, and The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, this multi-phase initiative aims to strengthen campus capacity through harm reduction training, community-partnered outreach, peer engagement, health promotion, and knowledge dissemination.

The Knowledge Translation and Content Coordinator plays a key role in advancing project objectives by translating evidence-informed information into accessible, engaging, and student-centred formats. Working collaboratively with students, community partners, institutional stakeholders, and Student Wellbeing teams, the incumbent will support the development of educational resources, multimedia content, digital campaigns, and the student-led podcast. Through trauma-informed, equity-based, and stigma-reducing approaches, the position will contribute to increasing awareness, supporting community engagement, amplifying lived and living experience perspectives, and creating scalable resources for broader sector adoption.

In addition to supporting the Harm Reduction Project, this position contributes to the broader Student Wellbeing portfolio by promoting awareness of and access to programs and services. The incumbent will develop partnerships, create knowledge-sharing opportunities, and support communications initiatives that connect students to the full spectrum of wellness supports available on campus and in the community. This position is expected to provide communications, content development, and knowledge translation support across Student Wellbeing initiatives as priorities require.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Knowledge Translation and Communications

• Lead development of project-wide communications and knowledge dissemination materials that support harm reduction, substance use literacy, overdose response education, mental health promotion, and stigma reduction.
• Translate research findings, evaluation data, project outcomes, and technical information into accessible, student-centered, plain-language resources.
• Develop educational materials including digital resources, toolkits, infographics, promotional materials, presentations, and knowledge-sharing products.
• Ensure all materials reflect harm reduction principles, trauma-informed practice, accessibility standards, anti-oppressive approaches, and cultural responsiveness.
• Support dissemination of project resources through institutional communication channels and partner networks.
• Contribute to the development of scalable resources and tools that can be adapted by other post-secondary institutions.

Digital Engagement and Content Development

• Develop engaging multimedia content in support of project goals and activities.
• Create content for websites, social media platforms, newsletters, presentations, and awareness campaigns.
• Support promotion of training opportunities, harm reduction outreach activities, community events, and project initiatives across partner institutions.
• Maintain consistency in project branding, messaging, and visual identity.
• Monitor content performance and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify innovative approaches to student engagement through digital and multimedia platforms.

Podcast Production and Knowledge Dissemination

• Coordinate planning, development, production, and promotion of the student-led podcast as a core knowledge mobilization initiative.
• Collaborate across campuses with students, the Harm Reduction Project teams, community partners, and subject matter experts to identify podcast themes, topics, and contributors, ensuring a range of perspectives.
• Support and facilitate recording sessions, interviews, and content development activities with students
• Develop production schedules, manage timelines, and coordinate workflows for podcast episodes and related multimedia content
• Edit and prepare podcast episodes and multimedia content for release across multiple platforms.
• Develop transcripts and accessible formats to maximize reach and accessibility.
• Ensure ethical and trauma-informed approaches to lived and living experience sharing.
• Collaborate with institutional media and communications channels across project partners to support dissemination, amplification, and sustainability of podcast content and related knowledge products

Collaboration and Project Support

• Work closely with Harm Reduction project teams across participating institutions to identify emerging issues, student perspectives, and opportunities for knowledge dissemination.
• Collaborate with community partners and subject matter experts to develop evidence-informed content.
• Participate in project working groups, advisory committees, and planning meetings as required.
• Support project events, workshops, and outreach activities through content development, communications, documentation, and promotion.
• Assist with documenting project activities and capturing examples of impact, innovation, and promising practices.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Support collection and organization of project stories, testimonials, engagement data, and knowledge dissemination metrics.
• Assist in development of reports, presentations, and publications related to project outcomes.
• Contribute to evaluation activities and knowledge mobilization efforts.
• Maintain organized archives of project materials, multimedia assets, resources, and communication products.
• Support final project deliverables and dissemination activities intended for broader sector use.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a field relevant to knowledge mobilization, communications, health or community-based work, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in communications, content development, health promotion, knowledge mobilization, digital engagement, podcast production, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex information into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing digital content, educational resources, communications materials, or multimedia products.
• Strong understanding of storytelling approaches that engage audiences while maintaining accuracy, sensitivity, and ethical practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to harm reduction values and an appreciation for trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, equity-based, and culturally responsive approaches
• Direct experience or applied understanding of structural and systemic barriers impacting marginalized communities and the ways social location influences health and access to supports.
• Demonstrated commitment to reducing stigma related to substance use, mental health, and help-seeking.
• Experience supporting podcast production, audio/video content development, interviewing, editing, or related communications activities is an asset.
• Strong written communication skills, including editing, plain-language writing, and content development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with students, community partners, faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders.
• Ability to engage respectfully and ethically with individuals sharing lived and living experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and timelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with content development, digital communications, audio/video editing, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and creating respectful learning and work environments.
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative, judgement, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of project activities and events.

Mode of Work: On Campus

Compensation: Hiring Range - $31.59 to $36.14 per hour commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% in lieu of *benefits; Salary Range - $31.59 to $41.52 per hour.
*The successful incumbent has the option of pay in lieu or enrollment in benefits.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until March 31, 2028.

Application Deadline: Interested applicants are invited to submit an updated * resume and cover letter (PDF) by selecting "Apply Now" below no later than Sunday November 8th 2026.

*Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an institution committed to art, design, digital media and related scholarship, OCAD University recognizes the profound and essential value that diversity brings to the creation, reception and circulation of creative practices and discourse. OCAD University understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution’s core mission and vision as an art and design university with a local and global scope.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCADU’s Accommodation in Employment Policy.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.