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?

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Current opportunities

Communications Specialist 

The communications specialist will support the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of the Knowledge Institute’s communications strategies to deliver on our mission: driving high-quality, evidence-based child and youth mental health and addictions services for Ontario's children, young people and families. The specialist will provide communications support to all Knowledge Institute programs and services, particularly around design and planning, producing, writing and editing of content for public consumption. With strategic support from the manager, communications, the communications specialist will play a lead role in the planning, development, promotion and distribution of the Knowledge Institute’s products and programs.

See the position description and qualifications and apply.

Closing date: April 11, 2024