Education & Research Associate - Ontario Network of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centres

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time position (up to 18 months)

Type: Replacement!

An exciting Temporary Full-time opportunity as an Associate, Ontario Network of Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Treatment Centres (ONSADVTC) Education & Research exists in the Ontario Treatment Centres reporting to the Director, Ontario Network of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre.

Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To Meeting/Educational Event Organization

• Assist in the organization of provincial education events as requested by the Provincial Coordinator/Pediatric Coordinator. Responsible for overseeing all requirements of the events including; material distribution, booking of speakers registration of participants, meeting rooms, accommodations for participants and speakers, travel arrangements and catering, reimbursements
• Oversee the registration process using an online event system
• Assist in the development of required materials for events including; event syllabus, brochures, etc.
• Assist in the development of educational materials including PowerPoint presentations
• Provide onsite management of the event
• Events include (but not limited to) provincial conference, on-line peer review sessions, online education

sessions, SANE training, Pediatric trainings/workshops

Education Material Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of required materials for events including; event syllabus, brochures.
• Revised and update website materials as requested
• Distribute education materials as requested
• Develop and incorporate social media tools into the website. Social media tools include, but not limited to Facebook and Twitter

Research/Knowledge Transfer Activities

• Participate as a member of the research team in the development and implementation of research initiatives including the elder abuse project, evaluation of services.
• Aid in the preparation of presentations and manuscripts associated with research related to education and training
• Translate research findings into tools (i.e. infographics, brochures) for use by, for example, the public, health and social service providers, and decision makers
• Disseminate research findings and associated tools to broad audiences (e.g., organize and manage webinars)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Support the Provincial Coordinator/Centre Coordinators through the provision of information as requested
• Assist in arranging meetings, conference calls, webinars etc.
• Attend meetings, take minutes and distribute to participants, as required
• Assist in the development of proposals/summary reports as requested by the Provincial Coordinator

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications/Skills

• Undergraduate Degree in Public Health/Health Promotion or related field
• Experience with Event Management
• Experience with website content management
• Proficient in Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Skilled in conducting literature searches
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Able to work independently
• Proven attendance record
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

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Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.