Research Coordinator - Cundill Centre Research

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is the largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital in Canada, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in its field. Our services are delivered to help transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions. Our goal is to tailor treatment to each individual, providing patient-centered, comprehensive, coordinated care.

Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and Principal Investigator, CAMH is currently seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Coordinator to support is the implementation and evaluation of a transdiagnostic, team-based intervention for youth aged 14 to 24 with complex, persistent mental health needs and persistent unmet treatment needs. The Research Coordinator will support this multi-site pilot clinical trial which is embedded in a larger cohort study of youth with multiple mental health conditions. They will work closely with the clinical and research teams to coordinate study activities, support participants throughout the research process, and ensure the study is conducted in accordance with the protocol and regulatory research standards. The study involves coordinating recruitment, participant screening and follow-up, data collection and research assessments including qualitative interviews, as well as providing support for team meetings and preparing reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will assist with a number of research responsibilities, including the coordination of day-to-day operations, data entry and database maintenance, and preparing data for progress reports, research grant applications, presentations, and peer-reviewed research papers. The Research Coordinator will also facilitate the training of other staff and research trainees on all study procedures. Other administrative duties including, but not limited to, preparing Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, developing and harmonizing standard operating procedures (SOPs), assisting with contracts and agreements, and maintaining study documents. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is primarily located at 1001 Queen Street site, with some travel between sites, as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field and two (2) years experience with research studies targeted towards youth, young adults and/or families experiencing mental health challenges. Extensive experience providing research administrative support, problem-solving and coordinating quantitative data collection is required. Previous experience in recruiting, screening, and completing the informed consent process with research participants is required. Previous experience preparing REB submissions, amendments, and renewals is required. Candidates will have demonstrated literature review and synthesis skills. Experience processing data (e.g. coding, entry and maintenance) and analyzing data using basic statistical methods and software and some knowledge of biostatistical/epidemiological data analysis techniques is required. Proficiency with word processing, PowerPoint and database software packages is required. The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated communications skills (both oral and written) are required, as is the ability to explain complex issues in plain language. The candidate will be detail oriented and well organized, with the ability to track key project deliverables and meet deadlines. Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience coordinating large-scale or multi-site studies is preferred, as is experience working on longitudinal complex studies. Previous experience working on studies including qualitative interviewing and analysis and evaluations of interventions is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity or experience with clinical research involving youth. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Salary Range:  $37.51 – $50.60 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.
CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.

CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.

Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent ; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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