Communications and Research Impact Specialist

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has an initial appointment of1 year.

Location  - This role is hybrid. In-person work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Communications and Research Impact Specialist is responsible for coordinating and supporting communications and knowledge mobilization that enhance the reach, visibility, and impact of research programs, projects and activities for HiMARC and the Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C). Operating within a collaborative academic and research environment, the role supports the implementation of clinical, qualitative, and strategic research initiatives through project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications support, and research dissemination activities.

The position contributes to HiMARC’s success by fostering partnerships, supporting research impact and funding initiatives, facilitating knowledge exchange, and advancing innovative approaches to research mobilization, community engagement, and inclusive research assessment. This position reports to and works closely with the MVF3C Strategic and Engagement Manager to produce communication plans for HiMARC’s research activities and the CMVF3C.