Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Centre for Dialogue's Office of Knowledge and Practice works to build capacity and create systemic change in the fields of dialogue, deliberation and participatory democracy. We support the Centre for Dialogue's internal staff with professional development programming and by providing strategic guidance on the design and delivery of dialogue and engagement initiatives addressing complex issues. Additionally, we produce and mobilize knowledge to expand the capacity to convene and participate in meaningful conversations across differences and make this knowledge accessible within the SFU community and beyond.
About the Role
The Analyst, Knowledge and Practice supports the Centre for Dialogue to document, exchange and implement knowledge and methods in dialogue, deliberation and public engagement. The Analyst helps to research, develop resources, and provide advice on engagement methodologies and skillsets for Centre-led engagement initiatives, including culturally appropriate protocols for intercultural engagement and engagement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The Analyst also helps to coordinate internal and external programming; steward internal knowledge management systems; facilitate dialogue and learning initiatives; and collaborate with government, engagement practitioners and other stakeholders to exchange good practices and build capacity within the field.
You are a strong communicator, with excellent writing, qualitative analysis and presentation skills. You are able to translate knowledge from research to practice and across multiple sectors and contexts. You have experience in public engagement and the development of engagement tools and methodologies. You share our commitment to equity, dialogue and democratic practices, and are able to maintain principled impartiality when holding space for community-led solutions. You like to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment. Experience with communications (e.g. website maintenance, newsletters, social media) and/or specialized facilitation skills such as Deep Democracy are assets.
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