Research & Knowledge Translation Coordinator, Sexual & Reproductive Health

Who We Are

Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) is the leading national patient advocacy organization dedicated to improving access to fertility care, family-building supports, and reproductive health services for all Canadians. FMC works at the intersection of policy, healthcare, public education, and community support to reduce the emotional, financial, and systemic barriers facing individuals and families who experience infertility or need access to fertility care. Our work has helped advance fertility benefits in the workplace, shape public policy conversations, and build a stronger, more supported fertility community nationwide.

At our core, we are patient-led, impact-driven, and deeply committed to equity, access, and compassionate care. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build their family without facing unnecessary barriers.

About the Project

FMC is leading the development of a national digital fertility health navigation tool designed to help people better understand and access fertility care across Canada.

Supported through Health Canada’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund, this project focuses on improving access to fertility care for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through the co-creation of culturally relevant, accessible, and evidence-informed resources.

The project includes:

• A digital decision-support/navigation tool
• Educational content and resource development
• A national storytelling campaign highlighting diverse fertility journeys
• Engagement with community members, clinicians, and subject matter experts

Position Overview

The Research & Knowledge Translation Coordinator will play a key role in shaping a first-of-its-kind fertility health navigation tool in Canada.

This role blends research, synthesis, and content development—transforming complex health system information into clear, accessible, and actionable resources for people navigating fertility care.

Working closely with the project team and partners, the Coordinator will lead and support research activities, synthesize insights, and contribute directly to the development of public-facing tools and content. All work will be grounded in equity, cultural safety, and community-informed approaches.

In this role, you will contribute to:

• A national digital fertility care navigation tool
• Research and mapping of fertility care pathways across Canada
• Focus groups and surveys with diverse communities
• A national storytelling campaign
• The development of culturally informed, patient-facing resources

Key Responsibilities

Research & Insight Development

• Lead and support research activities, including literature reviews, environmental scans, interviews, and surveys
• Design and develop research tools (e.g., interview guides, surveys, protocols)
• Research and map fertility care pathways, policies, and services across Canada
• Synthesize findings into clear insights, recommendations, and usable content
• Contribute to evaluation and performance measurement activities

Knowledge Translation & Content Development

• Translate complex research and health system information into accessible formats (e.g., reports, briefs, web content, tool content)
• Contribute to the development of the digital navigation tool and supporting resources
• Develop clear, inclusive, and user-friendly content for diverse audiences
• Collaborate with communications and project partners to align content with audience needs
• Maintain and update content as the tool evolves

Equity-Centred & Community-Informed Approaches

• Apply culturally safe, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming approaches across all work
• Support the integration of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives into research and content
• Identify gaps and barriers in access to fertility care across Canada
• Ensure inclusive, respectful, and accessible language in all outputs

Stakeholder & Engagement Support

• Coordinate engagement with subject matter experts, advisors, and project partners
• Support recruitment and coordination of focus groups and survey participants
• Document and synthesize insights from engagement activities

Project Coordination

• Organize research materials, workflows, and documentation
• Maintain project systems (e.g., Notion, shared drives)
• Support collaborative planning and team coordination
• Track and document project outputs and processes

Qualifications

Required

• Post-secondary education in public health, social sciences, Indigenous studies, gender studies, evaluation, health policy, or related field; graduate degree is a strong asset.
• Minimum 2-5 years of progressive experience in in research, public health, social sciences, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong research, analytical, and synthesis skills.
• Experience translating complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Experience or familiarity with equity-centred research.
• Familiarity with reproductive health, fertility care, and/or Canadian health systems navigation.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and work outside of normal business hours when necessary.
• First Nations, Inuit or Métis and/or members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community will be prioritized.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision while exhibiting strong initiative and judgment.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with comfort working in evolving project environments.
• Commitment to equity, access, and community-centred approaches.
• Fluency in French (both written and spoken) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with federal funding requirements and reporting is an asset.

You'd Thrive in this Role if You:

• Enjoy turning complex information into clear, useful content.
• Are curious, analytical, and solutions-oriented.
• Care deeply about improving access to healthcare.
• Are comfortable balancing structure with flexibility.
• Like working on small, collaborative teams where your work has direct impact.

Working Conditions & Flexibility

This role is part of a small, national charitable organization delivering a federally funded project. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and the Coordinator may be asked to support related tasks or broader organizational initiatives depending on capacity and emerging priorities.

Hiring Process and Timeline

Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Kindly note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and thank all applicants for taking the time and effort to apply for this role.