Senior Knowledge Broker (Clinical/Implementation) | Courtier du savoir principal (clinique et mise en œuvre)

Position Profile: Senior Knowledge Broker

Reports to: Director, Health Services Quality and Modernization

Profile date: September 2026

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Role — Replacement

About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

Acknowledgement

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.

About the Position

The Senior Knowledge Broker (SKB) serves as a bridge between evidence, policy, and practice to support the uptake and sustainment of evidence-informed approaches that improve substance use health services across Canada. Reporting to the Director, Health Services Quality and Modernization, the SKB will use implementation science frameworks and concepts for the planning, coordination, and implementation of CCSA-supported programs and services across health systems and organizations. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, the SKB builds capacity among service providers through implementation support, training, facilitation and knowledge exchange activities. The SKB also supports research and knowledge mobilization activities by synthesizing and translating evidence into practical tools, resources, training, and implementation strategies that support practice and system improvement. This role supports the development of strong partnerships with collaborators and contributes to engagement activities that support the successful adoption of evidence-informed approaches. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Partnership Engagement

This position profile is designed to provide an overview of the main responsibilities for the role. Other responsibilities not identified in this position profile may be assigned based on the person’s experience and operational requirements.

QualificationsAssetsWorking Conditions

• Occasional high-intensity concentration
• Occasional exposure to psychologically challenging conditions, such as deadlines, interpersonal conflict or extended work hours for which no additional compensation is provided 
• Ability to adapt and pivot attention to react to multiple demands and deliver detail-oriented work with regular interruptions
• Frequent communication with internal and external contacts
• Work performed in an office and/or from home (hybrid/remote as applicable) environment, with occasional on-site presence and extended hours during events
• Physical demands are minimal; no sustained physical exertion is required

Remote Work / Hybrid Work Model

CCSA work arrangements provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can work from home for a substantial part of each month as part of CCSA’s flex hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work on site or attend in-person activities a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues and partners. For all positions, you must live in Canada. For this position, should you not live within reasonable commuting distance of the office, you will be able to work 100% remotely (within Canada) for the duration of the term of your employment agreement. 

CCSA Values

CCSA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and all equity-deserving groups are fully represented, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities and people who are 2SLGBTQ+.

CCSA is dedicated to learning from and supporting people with lived or living experience of substance use and health. We encourage people with lived or living experience of substance use to apply to join the CCSA team.

CCSA promotes the rights of all people with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its related Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. CCSA will make appropriate accommodations on request. Please inform CCSA in advance of a request for accommodation during the recruitment process by emailing .

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

At CCSA, we are committed to maintaining a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for any positions. While mandatory eligibility questions may be used to confirm minimum requirements, all applications are reviewed and all hiring decisions are made by our hiring team, ensuring that each candidate is thoughtfully and individually evaluated based on their overall qualifications and experience.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resumé. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Description de poste : Courtier du savoir principal

Relève de : directeur, Qualité et modernisation des services de santé

Date du profil : septembre 2026

Motif de vacance : poste existant – remplacement 

Au sujet du Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substances

Le Centre canadien sur les dépendances et l’usage de substances (CCDUS) transforme des vies en mobilisant les gens et les connaissances afin de réduire les méfaits de l’alcool et d’autres substances sur la société. En partenariat avec des organismes publics et privés et des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG), il travaille à améliorer la santé et la sécurité des personnes vivant au Canada. Le CCDUS est une ONG d’envergure nationale dont la vision parle d’une société canadienne en santé dans laquelle les données probantes transforment les approches concernant la consommation de substances.

Reconnaissance

Le CCDUS reconnaît que les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis sont les détenteurs du savoir traditionnel autochtone. Il respecte le pouvoir des modes de connaissance autochtones et du savoir traditionnel autochtone et s’engage à apprendre de ce savoir et à l’intégrer dans son travail, avec l’encadrement adéquat.

Au sujet du poste

Le ou la titulaire fait le pont entre les données probantes, les politiques et les pratiques afin de faciliter l’adoption et le maintien d’approches qui améliorent les services de santé liée à l’usage de substances partout au Canada. Relevant du directeur, Qualité et modernisation des services de santé, il ou elle utilise les cadres et concepts de la science de la mise en œuvre pour planifier, coordonner et déployer des programmes et services soutenus par le CCDUS dans des systèmes et organismes de santé. En collaboration avec des collègues et des partenaires externes, le ou la titulaire renforce la capacité des prestataires de services en les aidant avec la mise en œuvre, la formation, la facilitation et des activités d’échange des connaissances. Il ou elle appuie aussi des activités de recherche et de mobilisation des connaissances en synthétisant les données probantes et en les transformant en outils pratiques, en ressources, en formations et en stratégies de mise en œuvre propices à l’amélioration des pratiques et systèmes. Il ou elle contribue aussi à l’établissement de partenariats solides avec des collaborateurs et à des activités de mobilisation qui favorisent l’adoption d’approches fondées sur des données probantes. 

Responsabilités et obligations de rendre compte