Specialist, Education & Knowledge Exchange

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 2

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Research

Reports to: Director, Knowledge Translation

Salary Range: $78,954 - $98,698 Annually

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Status: Temporary Full-time

Closing Date: March 13, 2026

Position Summary:

The Specialist, Education & Knowledge Exchange is a key member of the Princess Margaret Cancer Education program. The Knowledge Broker facilitates change through leading strategic, quality, goal-based education projects from inception to implementation with continued accountability to project success and impact on cancer care. 

Duties:

Identify Knowledge Exchange (KE) Needs / Conduct Gap Analysis / Needs Analysis

• Gather and synthesize evidence through literature searches and needs assessments (including interviews and surveys), develop rapid reviews, evidence briefs, and other knowledge resources to support evidence-informed decision making and planning change implementation initiatives.

Develop Knowledge Exchange Strategies

• Identify evidence-informed and multi-pronged interventions and/or support the creation of evidence-informed interventions that meet stakeholder needs and enhance the effectiveness of change initiatives in multiple formats.
• Facilitate access to different forms of evidence and enhance stakeholder capacity to use evidence for decision-making purposes.
• In consultation with the Senior Manager and stakeholders, develop clear work plans, articulate high level goals and evaluation and continuous quality improvement plans for projects/interventions.

Develop Evidence-Informed Interventions

• Develop and organize KE activities and develop KE resources to make evidence more accessible and useable and in line with adult learning principles.
• Develop and curate content/ resources/ interventions in multiple formats including video, web, eLearning and print for distribution through multiple channels to expand impact and reach.
• Identify, build, and foster linkages, relationships and partnerships with and among different stakeholders using a variety of mechanisms, including webinars, online communities, and in-person events. Provide planning leadership and support, facilitate and evaluate these events and track new collaborations and impact.

Evaluate and Lead Continuous Quality Improvement

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of initiatives from inception to completion.
• Evaluate impact of interventions, revise and improve on an ongoing basis for quality improvement purposes and to ensure goals are being met.
• Develop and implement communications plans to build knowledge and awareness of different initiatives, leading practices, and lessons learned. Consider all channels in developing communications plans and select those that are most appropriate for the target audiences.

Build Capacity

• Share knowledge about KE and KE approaches with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader field of KE theory and practice by attending and/ or presenting at conferences, workshops, communities of practice, etc.

Cross-Functional Duties

• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Contribute content to communications vehicles, including social media working with Public Relations and other programs.

• At minimum, completion of a Master’s degree in Education, Communications or recognized equivalent required.
• Instructional Design certificate preferred
• At minimum, over 3 years up to and including 4 years of practical and related experience and/or 2 years on the job training required.
• Ability to facilitate and lead others.
• Must be able to reduce stress in others and keep them focused and motivated.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of microcomputer hardware, software and communications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with others in a consultative/collaborative manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in customer relations and support service
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload for self
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Knowledge of healthcare environment an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.