Research Coordinator - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for a 12-month contract to support research and evaluation activities. The role involves working closely with community members and stakeholders, managing data, and conducting literature reviews. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a health-related field and experience in research processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in research.
• Familiarity with research processes and data systems.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders and liaise with community agencies.
• Manage data collection, entry, auditing, and quality control.
• Support research planning, ethics submissions, and data analysis.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in a health-related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Research Coordinator - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

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Job Description

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 aims to change society's perceptions of mental illness, eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and integrate mental health as a central component of healthcare.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.

About the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU): Established in 1993, OTRU is part of the Institute of Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH. It focuses on tobacco control research and evaluation, supporting activities like the Smoke-Free Connect project funded by Health Canada, which aims to promote community connectedness among people trying to quit smoking in rural and remote areas.

Role Overview: We are seeking a full-time, 12-month contract Research Coordinator to support research, evaluation, implementation, and quality improvement activities. The role involves working closely with community members, people with lived experience, research personnel, and stakeholders to implement project activities.

The responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder engagement and liaising with community agencies and program implementers.
• Supervising community engagement activities involving individuals with lived experience.
• Designing workflows, data collection tools, and knowledge translation materials.
• Working with software like REDCap to program surveys.
• Collaborating with technology vendors and monitoring project progress.
• Managing data collection, entry, auditing, and quality control.
• Conducting literature reviews and summarizing evidence for various formats.
• Supporting research study planning, ethics submissions, recruitment, data management, analysis, and compliance.
• Tracking project progress, coordinating meetings, and preparing reports.
• Contributing to social media and knowledge translation efforts.

Applicants should be aware of principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and committed to respectful, ethical, and culturally-sensitive research practices. The position is located at 250 College Street.

Minimum Requirements: A Master's degree in a health-related field with at least two years of relevant experience. Familiarity with research processes and data systems is required.

Key Qualifications:

• Understanding of research design, data collection, and management strategies.
• Knowledge of ethical standards such as GCP and TCPS.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and working with individuals with lived experience.
• Proficiency in developing and managing data collection tools (e.g., REDCap).
• Experience with literature reviews, reference management, and quality assurance.
• Ability to prepare ethics applications and conduct data analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of tobacco dependence interventions is an asset.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset but not required.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Research, Analysis, IT
• Industry: Healthcare