We employ professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds including health sciences, evaluation and research, knowledge mobilization, communications and administration.

As an organization whose mission is to drive high-quality child and youth mental health and addictions services in Ontario, we attract people who are passionate about what they do. We work hard and we care a lot about measuring the quality and impact of our work. Collaboration and continuous quality improvement are integral elements of our work culture.

What does the Knowledge Institute offer employees?

As a provincial program at CHEO, we offer competitive compensation and benefit packages. A core benefit of this is being part of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans — and CHEO's generous pension contributions.

We are a learning organization, keen on professional development. We have also cultivated a positive, enjoyable working environment. We value work-life balance and we take the time to celebrate individual and collective efforts as well as key milestones and achievements.

How do I join the Knowledge Institute team?

Thank you for your interest in the Knowledge Institute. Check back often or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for new employment opportunities.

Current opportunities

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator supports the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of key Knowledge Institute projects and initiatives. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for working with partners (both internal and external) to develop Knowledge Institute tools, resources, products and processes that will be shared internally and externally to inform child and youth mental health and addictions practice and policy. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience in project management and coordination, excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation and networking skills and demonstrated skill in partnership development.

See the position description and qualifications and apply.

Closing date: March 8, 2024


Research Coordinator

The Research Coordinator plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates key Knowledge Institute projects and initiatives. The Research Coordinator works with key informants and provincial partners and draws on the latest research evidence to develop tools, resources, products and processes that will inform practice and policy across Ontario’s community-based child and youth mental health/addictions sector. The incumbent will have demonstrated experience in applied research coordination, project management, and evaluation; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); excellent presentation and networking skills; and a demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships with researchers, agency leaders, service providers, youth and/or family members to ensure the successful execution of projects and initiatives.

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Closing date: March 14, 2024

Manager, Standards and Knowledge Mobilization

The Manager, Standards and Knowledge Mobilization (KMb), oversees the development, mobilization and evaluation of the Knowledge Institute’s knowledge products and activities and quality standards aimed at ensuring evidence-informed decision-making in Ontario’s community child and youth mental health and addictions sector. The Manager, Standards and KMb, builds and maintains relationships with key partners and networks to support evidence-based policy and practice and is a provincial resource for agency leaders and service providers. The Manager, Standards and KMb will contribute to the implementation of strategic and operational activities of the Knowledge Institute and provide leadership and ongoing mentoring and coaching to program staff.

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Closing date: March 20, 2024

Implementation Consultant (Bilingual Essential)

The Implementation Consultant, Quality, will lead implementation efforts and provide expert consultations, coaching and guidance in implementation science to the Knowledge Institute and its stakeholders, including Ontario’s child and youth mental health and addictions lead agencies and their service area partners, as they work to implement quality standards, quality guidelines and evidence-based programs/practices. The Implementation Consultant will also lead the creation of relevant knowledge products and tools to mobilize the latest evidence on implementation science topics. The Implementation Consultant has advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in implementation science, ideally achieved through both training and on-the-ground experience. 

 

Reporting to the Manager, the Implementation Consultant, Quality will coordinate their work with other Knowledge Institute staff and members of the leadership team.

See the position description and qualifications and apply.

Closing date: March 22, 2024

Implementation Consultant

The Implementation Consultant, Quality, will lead implementation efforts and provide expert consultations, coaching and guidance in implementation science to the Knowledge Institute and its stakeholders, including Ontario’s child and youth mental health and addictions lead agencies and their service area partners, as they work to implement quality standards, quality guidelines and evidence-based programs/practices. The Implementation Consultant will also lead the creation of relevant knowledge products and tools to mobilize the latest evidence on implementation science topics. The Implementation Consultant has advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in implementation science, ideally achieved through both training and on-the-ground experience. 

 

Reporting to the Manager, the Implementation Consultant, Quality will coordinate their work with other Knowledge Institute staff and members of the leadership team.

See the position description and qualifications and apply.

Closing date: March 22, 2024