Research Analyst - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a Research Analyst in a casual role within in the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR). IMHPR is a key driver in building the knowledge base for policy decisions, development of mental health interventions, and health system improvement. The area of focus is on youth homelessness, including supports for youth transitioning out of homelessness, housing stabilization, and the experiences of newcomer youth.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Research Manager and working with a range of partners, your duties will include but are not limited to multiple administrative tasks, database management, and stakeholder communications. You will contribute to literature reviews, manuscript preparation and editing, research implementation, data collection and cleaning, and activities that support engagement and community-building with youth transitioning out of homelessness. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements, and encourages recovery-oriented care. This position is primarily located at 250 College Street and 1025 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate must have Honours Bachelor of Science degree combined with at least one (1) year of research experience involving children and/or youth. Direct research experience with youth transitioning out of homelessness is required, including experience supporting community-building activities for this population. Experience reviewing and editing manuscripts related to youth homelessness, including newcomer youth and housing stabilization, is required. Experience conducting literature reviews of interventions in youth homelessness is required. Experience with research implementation, including study development in Qualtrics, data collection with child or youth participants, and data cleaning and visualization in Excel, is required. Proficiency in PC software skills, including Microsoft Office and internet search engines is required. Detail oriented, well-organized, with a strong technical aptitude is required. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); and function well within a cooperative, collaborative working environment. You have demonstrated ability for self-directed learning/working, initiative in research settings, and working concurrently on multiple projects. Experience mentoring youth or young adults and working with young people from diverse cultural and international backgrounds is required. Candidates must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.

Salary Range: $27.95 – $37.28 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

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.

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