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Reporting to the Manager, Harm Reduction Project, the Knowledge Translation and Content Coordinator is responsible for supporting project-wide communications, knowledge mobilization, content development, partnership engagement, and podcast production for the Integrated Harm Reduction and Mental Health Capacity Building Initiative, funded by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES). Delivered in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), George Brown Polytechnic (GBP), Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, and The Neighbourhood Group Community Services, this multi-phase initiative aims to strengthen campus capacity through harm reduction training, community-partnered outreach, peer engagement, health promotion, and knowledge dissemination.

The Knowledge Translation and Content Coordinator plays a key role in advancing project objectives by translating evidence-informed information into accessible, engaging, and student-centred formats. Working collaboratively with students, community partners, institutional stakeholders, and Student Wellbeing teams, the incumbent will support the development of educational resources, multimedia content, digital campaigns, and the student-led podcast. Through trauma-informed, equity-based, and stigma-reducing approaches,



the position will contribute to increasing awareness, supporting community engagement, amplifying lived and living experience perspectives, and creating scalable resources for broader sector adoption.

In addition to supporting the Harm Reduction Project, this position contributes to the broader Student Wellbeing portfolio by promoting awareness of and access to programs and services. The incumbent will develop partnerships, create knowledge-sharing opportunities, and support communications initiatives that connect students to the full spectrum of wellness supports available on campus and in the community. This position is expected to provide communications, content development, and knowledge translation support across Student Wellbeing initiatives as priorities require.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Knowledge Translation and Communications

- Lead development of project-wide communications and knowledge dissemination materials that support harm reduction, substance use literacy, overdose response education, mental health promotion, and stigma reduction.
- Translate research findings, evaluation data, project outcomes, and technical information into accessible, student-centered, plain-language resources.
- Develop educational materials including digital resources, toolkits, infographics, promotional materials, presentations, and knowledge-sharing products.




- Ensure all materials reflect harm reduction principles, trauma-informed practice, accessibility standards, anti-oppressive approaches, and cultural responsiveness.
- Support dissemination of project resources through institutional communication channels and partner networks.
- Contribute to the development of scalable resources and tools that can be adapted by other post-secondary institutions.

Digital Engagement and Content Development

- Develop engaging multimedia content in support of project goals and activities.
- Create content for websites, social media platforms, newsletters, presentations, and awareness campaigns.
- Support promotion of training opportunities, harm reduction outreach activities, community events, and project initiatives across partner institutions.
- Maintain consistency in project branding, messaging, and visual identity.
- Monitor content performance and engagement metrics to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify cutting-edge approaches to student engagement through digital and multimedia platforms.

Podcast Production and Knowledge Dissemination

- Coordinate planning, development, production, and promotion of the student-led podcast as a core knowledge mobilization initiative.
- Collaborate across campuses with students, the Harm Reduction Project teams, community partners, and subject matter experts to identify podcast themes, topics, and contributors, ensuring a range of perspectives.
- Support and facilitate recording sessions, interviews, and content development activities with students
- Develop production schedules, manage timelines, and coordinate workflows for podcast episodes and

📌 Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 OCAD U International
📍 Toronto