Knowledge mobilization, Research impact

Position: Knowledge Mobilization Lead
Employer: Accelerating Community Energy Transformation
Location: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada (hybrid possible)

Number of positions: 1

Reports to: Dr. Basma Majerbi
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)
Deadline for applications: December 1st, 2025

Do you have a passion for turning research into real-world impacts? If you’re driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at the University of Victoria’s Impact Investing Hub. As part of the Accelerated Community Energy Transition (ACET) initiative, you’ll help translate cutting-edge research in impact investing, transition finance and innovative business and governance models into tools, stories, and insights that empower communities and decision-makers to accelerate Canada’s energy transition.

Positions Summary

The Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Lead will play a central role in advancing the Impact Investing Hub’s research agenda within the ACET initiative. ACET collaborates with communities seeking to accelerate their energy transformation by co-creating equitable and resilient clean energy solutions that create new economic opportunities and strengthen local autonomy. Working closely with faculty, researchers, and partners, the KM Lead will design and implement knowledge mobilization strategies that make research accessible, impactful, and responsive to the needs of communities, policymakers, investors, and the impact investing ecosystem.

This position combines strategic communication, partnership engagement, and applied research translation to ensure that the Hub’s research and education initiatives contribute to tangible outcomes: from mobilizing data and insights to co-creating financial solutions that align capital with net-zero, inclusive and community-based economies.

Objectives

• Mobilize Research Knowledge: Develop and implement a strategic plan to translate academic outputs into accessible formats (e.g., policy briefs, toolkits, dashboards, and case studies) that inform decision-making among practitioners, communities, and policymakers.
• Enhance Partner and Community Benefits: Engage with research partners and collaborators after project completion to ensure that those who contributed to the research can access, apply, and benefit from its findings. Facilitate feedback loops, tailored knowledge products, and capacity-building activities that strengthen real-world impact.
• Demonstrate and Amplify Research Impact: Evaluate, document, and communicate the societal, policy, and financial outcomes of ACET and Impact Investing Hub projects, ensuring alignment with UVic’s commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a knowledge mobilization strategy that translates research findings from projects led by the Impact Investing into accessible, engaging, and action-oriented materials such as policy briefs, reports, case studies, blogs, and social media content.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of key actors, networks, and initiatives in the sustainable finance and impact investing ecosystem to inform outreach and engagement strategies.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and dialogues to disseminate research outcomes and foster mutual learning between academic, policy, and community audiences.
• Develop and maintain strategic communication channels (website, social media, newsletters) to amplify projects' visibility and promote the practical application of findings among policymakers, communities, and practitioners.
• Support the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems and community priorities in knowledge-sharing processes, ensuring ethical and reciprocal engagement.
• Engage with project partners and collaborators after research completion to ensure they can access, understand, and benefit from the results, including through follow-up sessions and tailored communication materials.
• Collaborate with ACET-wide KM and Communication team, and data team to document project outcomes and impacts for ACET KM, Comms and reporting purposes.
• Provide training and guidance to researchers and students on effective knowledge mobilization and impact communication.
• Contribute to funding proposals, impact reports, and institutional communication materials highlighting the impact of the Hub’s initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A graduate degree in communications, public policy, business, sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in knowledge mobilization, research impact, or strategic communication within academia, government, or the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management, writing, and digital communication skills.
• Experience organizing knowledge exchange events or external engagement processes.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with researchers, community organizations, and funding agencies.
• Proficiency in using standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience in using digital platforms for knowledge dissemination (e.g., social media, website content, webinars).

Preferred / Asset Qualifications

• Background or experience in sustainable finance, impact investing, social finance, or community economic development.
• Familiarity with climate transition, Indigenous governance, or just transition frameworks.
• Experience working on cross-sector partnerships involving universities, communities, and government or industry stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining and updating websites or online knowledge platforms, including posting new content.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/French) or experience communicating across diverse cultural contexts is an asset.

Competencies and Values Alignment

• Collaboration & Partnership: Build trusted relationships across diverse networks.
• Equity & Inclusion: Integrate inclusive practices and respects multiple ways of knowing.
• Innovation: Use creative and adaptive approaches to share knowledge effectively.
• Community Engagement: Value co-creation, reciprocity, and local empowerment.
• Integrity & Accountability: Demonstrate ethical engagement and transparent communication.
• Adaptability and Learning: Show curiosity, flexibility, and openness to learning new concepts in multidisciplinary settings.
• Commitment to Sustainability and Energy Transition: Align work with broader goals of climate resilience and regenerative finance.

Work Location & Terms

The primary work location is the University of Victoria campus. The position is a one-year appointment renewable for a total of 3 years subject to performance and funding availability.

Application Process & Timeline

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents in a single PDF file to contactacet@uvic.ca before the due date for each position. Please indicate position title in the email subject.

• Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying, relevant experience in knowledge mobilization, and alignment with the mission of the Impact Investing Hub and the University of Victoria’s commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, and inclusion.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your education, professional experience, and relevant accomplishments.
• Two to three sample writings or knowledge products (e.g., policy briefs, reports, articles, web content, or other materials demonstrating your ability to translate complex research into accessible formats).
• Names and contact information for two professional references familiar with your work in knowledge mobilization, research communication, or community engagement.

We will only consider complete applications. Review of applications will begin on November 17th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place virtually in December.

The anticipated start time is January 2026 (flexible based on our chosen candidate’s circumstances). For any questions, please contact Dr. Basma Majerbi at majerbi@uvic.ca .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Please note that we will review all applications, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Impact Investing Hub and ACET

Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through local, community-based collaborations. Established at the University of Victoria in 2023, ACET builds on three decades of knowledge and innovation developed by the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) with industry, non-profit, government and community partners. With support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the University of Victoria.

The Impact Investing Hub is a UVic-based research and education center whose mission is to build capacity, create thought leadership, and share data and tools to align finance and investments with the net zero transition and the UN SDGs. The Hub acts as a collaboration platform bringing together academia, industry, community, and policymakers to accelerate investments in the transition to a climate-positive and inclusive economy. Since 2025, the Hub joined the ACET initiative as an independent division advancing ACET’s strategic research program in business and finance innovation to accelerate community energy transformation.

University of Victoria is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. To read our equity and accessibility statements on our website.

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