Job ID
73879
Job Title
Knowledge Translation Specialist
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
HSC- Central Campus
Open Date
01/22/2026
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
01/29/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
Surgery
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 8
Salary Range
$28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)
Job Code
JD1044
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
13.2 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
Schedule
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Education Level
Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Job Description
Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.
JD #:
JD1044
Pay Grade:
8
Title:
Knowledge Translation Specialist
Anticipated Hire Date
March 1, 2026
Unit/Project Description:
The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced knowledge translation specialist to support evidence syntheses, evidence summaries, and critical appraisal of best evidence in surgery. The ideal candidate will assist in developing a large, evidence-based database of evidence, including communication and network building for appropriate stakeholders.
About Research Group
Innovation Through Design, Evidence and Acceleration (I.D.E.A) of surgical treatments launches in early 2026 at the McClean Center for Collaborative Discovery. IDEA brings together a multidisciplinary team of scholars with an early focus on novel surgical innovations. Leveraging critical partnerships with industry and national grant funding, researchers at I.D.E.A aim to bring creative solutions to globally relevant issues in the field. Strategically, I.D.E.A will build global networks, conduct practice-changing research, and provide actionable consultation to its partners. We believe everything begins with a beautiful idea.
A new space is being developed in the Mclean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. This position will be hybrid, requiring on-site presence at the Centre, as well as the IAHS Department of Surgery admin office as required.
About the Department of Surgery
Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and making it possible. We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.
The successful candidate will be bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision.
This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:
C.R.E.A.T.E.
Culture that includes
Research that impacts
Education that inspires
Advancement for all
Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship
Excellence in patient care
About McMaster University
At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.
Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards packages vary by employee group but include:
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Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
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Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
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Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
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Employee tuition assistance for development and education
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Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.
https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/unifor-unit-1-total-rewards-overview/
Job Summary:
Responsible for working with researchers and key stakeholders to plan, develop, implement and evaluate effective knowledge translation and communication strategies that will facilitate the dissemination and uptake of research findings for use in program, practice and policy decisions, as well as other general communications strategies for the Department.
Purpose and Key Functions:
Supervision:
Requirements:
Additional Information:
A new space is being developed in the Mclean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. This position will be hybrid, requiring on-site presence at the Centre, as well as the IAHS Department of Surgery admin office as required.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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