Come work as a Knowledge Translation Lead - Health Promotion with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Executive Director of Population Health, the Knowledge Translation Leader is accountable for developing, planning, and implementing health promotion materials and strategies on behalf of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Public Health. As the lead Knowledge Translation role for health promotion this position plays a crucial role in translating public health data and evidence for policy and practice needs in the context of the Healthy Public Policy and KT activities in VCH Public Health. Key activities and work products include knowledge translation and knowledge mobilization, data visualization, , report layout and graphic design, and strategically supporting campaigns and events or other initiatives to promote population health created within the VCH Public Health.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

As a Knowledge Translation Lead with VCH you will:

• Reporting to the Executive Director of Population Health and working closely with Managers and staff across Public Health and Health Protection, leads the creation and implementation of VCH health promotion knowledge translation plans, strategies, campaigns and manages the overall public presence and core messaging of VCH’s health promotion work.
• Provides strategic knowledge translation consultation, planning and evaluation for senior leaders to proactively achieve strategic priorities, manage reputation risks, support change and transition initiatives, and positively impact corporate operations and employee engagement.
• Provides senior level advice and guidance and direction both internally and externally to the organization to ensure the successful implementation of knowledge translation strategies.
• Translates potentially complex scientific and health related evidence or technical policy options into publicly accessible and impactful content using data visualization tools, graphic design, video and other mediums.
• Monitors trends (with attention to influencers, key institutions, policymakers etc.) as they relate to healthy public policy and priority health promotion issues as identified by the VCH Public Health.
• Leads and monitors specific campaigns or initiatives launched within the VCH Public Health or by external partners engaged with VCH on priority health promotion work.
• Conducts research and evaluation, including surveys and focus groups, to benchmark and measure the effectiveness of the organization’s communications strategies, framings and key messaging.
• Creates a yearly health promotion report detailing key activities, metrics, milestones, and accomplishments as per VCH Health Promotion Communications Plan performance metrics.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.  Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key activities and work products include knowledge translation and knowledge mobilization, data visualization, digital shareables, report layout and graphic design, and strategically supporting campaigns and events or other initiatives to promote population health created within the Office of the Chief MHO.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience working in the health care system and/or government on projects related to evidence-informed practice and/or policy change, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and proactively with diverse teams engaged in different content areas relating to population health (Environmental, behavioral, and social determinants etc.).
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Deep familiarity with and experience using Adobe Creative Suite products.
• Competency with data visualization software. Experience using Tableau is considered a major asset.
• Blends strategic insight into issue framing with ability to translate technical and scientific knowledge into publicly accessible and impactful messaging.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in campaigning and strategic communications.
• Ability to translate data and health evidence into compelling visual formats, social media sharables, and other accessible content.
• Uses advanced skills and experience in journalistic and business writing, as well as the skill to develop compelling written and multimedia presentations to target and engage a variety of external and internal partners.
• Ability to work with confidential government information with the highest degree of professional care and ethics.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.