26-021 Research Assistant

SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 46,797 - 49,318; Full time

Job summary

The SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health (GH-CCMH) in Toronto is seeking a Research Assistant for a full-time, 5-month contract. The successful candidate will support data collection, progress monitoring, and REB-related activities, reporting to the Research Scientist.

The role requires two years of research experience in a health setting and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include literature reviews, grant proposal support, and knowledge dissemination, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and two years of relevant research experience and/or equivalent combination of education and research experience (Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of research design and research ethics
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and accommodate changing priorities
• Proficiency in research-related software-including Excel, SPSS, REDCap
• Proficiency in common office software- E.g., MS Office suite, presentation tools, and project management tools
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Responsibilities

• Data collection, management and basic analysis
• Interfacing with clients, parents and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Developing REB applications and maintaining REB records
• Monitoring project timelines and deliverables
• Other research support tasks such as conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals, and contributing to knowledge dissemination

Skills

Data collection

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

Excel

SPSS

REDCap

MS Office

Job description

PROGRAM: Research, Evaluation, and Innovation

POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, 5-months contract, 1.0 FTE

EXISTING VACANCY: Yes

HIRING RANGE: $33.97–$35.80 per hour, compensation commensurate with experience

COMPETITION: 26-021

The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). GH-CCMH is also a member of the Thriving Minds Mental Health Access Collaborative with CAMH and SickKids and a core service provider in the Toronto sector of infant, child and youth mental health services funded by the Ministry of Health. GH-CCMH provides prevention, early intervention and health promotion services across the city, funded by MOH and other sources. As such, the Centre has an ambitious agenda to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care, offering a range of services from prevention and early intervention to counseling and therapy, assessment and intensive supports. Services are offered in person and in virtual format. As an employer, the Centre strives to reflect the many diverse cultures and identities of the children, youth and families we serve and seeks to provide an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids: the Brain and Mental Health Program, the SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program, the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute and our online resources through AboutKidsHealth. Find out more about GH-CCMH.

We are seeking applicants for a full-time 5-month contract Research Assistant position. Reporting to the Research Scientist, the successful candidate will support the Centre’s research endeavors, including data collection and progress and outcome monitoring implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data collection, management and basic analysis
• Interfacing with clients, parents and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Developing REB applications and maintaining REB records
• Monitoring project timelines and deliverables
• Other research support tasks such as conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals, and contributing to knowledge dissemination

Other

• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management
• Flexibility in work across sites and virtually

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and two years of relevant research experience and/or equivalent combination of education and research experience (Experience in a mental health setting is highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of fundamentals of research design and research ethics
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and accommodate changing priorities
• Proficiency in research-related software-including Excel, SPSS, REDCap
• Proficiency in common office software- E.g., MS Office suite, presentation tools, and project management tools
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

This position will require the successful candidate:

• To be a self-starter who takes initiative and can work with minimal supervision
• To have curiosity and a knack for problem-solving, and
• To be detail-oriented ad take pride in their work

We are seeking applicants internally and externally.

GH-CCMH is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations.

The Centre views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as essential pieces of an integrated whole that sustain our organization and guides our interaction within our diverse communities.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.