Researcher

Researcher

Part-Time, Contract – 1 year

Salary Range: $83,852 - $98,650 (1.0 FTE)

Benefits may include:

• Extended Health and Dental benefits including Life, AD&D
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days)
• Professional development time and funds

South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

The Researcher will coordinate and conduct research and evaluation activities related to substance use and mental health programs at the health centre. Working onsite is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate and implement research and evaluation projects at SRCHC including the creation of data collection instruments, analysis plans and written reports
• Work in collaboration with CATIE and the Toronto Community Hep C partnership in supporting Ontario Hep C Elimination Strategies
• Work in collaboration with SRCHC staff teams, consulting specialists, patient advisory groups, partner organizations (including academics, Ontario Health Teams, and hospitals) and community to create, implement and manage research activities that are related to substance use and mental health
• Provide and promote training, support and capacity-building in research, evaluation and knowledge exchange activities for SRCHC staff and community members
• Present and disseminate research/evaluation findings in a variety of formats including: posters, oral presentations, plain language reports and peer reviewed journal publications
• Participate in community and academic research partnerships, collaborations, networks and advisory committees on poverty, drug use and health issues
• Seek out and coordinate applications for research funding as needed
• Consult with the SRCHC Leadership Group as needed regarding research initiatives in alignment with Research policies
• Assist on research initiatives that further the overall work of the centre as required
• Coordinate and contribute to the planning, policy development, proposal writing and community engagement activities to support SRCHC’s mental health and substance use programming, as needed
• Maintain updated research meeting minutes, organizing virtual research meetings, coordinating and drafting letters of support for collaborative studies, etc.
• Functions effectively, professionally, collaboratively and respectfully with external partners
• Other duties as assigned, including ad hoc research related tasks
• All other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience facilitating and supporting community based participatory research methods
• Qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods
• Community Based Participatory Research methods
• Project Management/coordination
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Strong understanding of Harm Reduction principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in community-based research
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds from an equity perspective
• An awareness of and ability to incorporate Indigenous Research practices, including The
• First Nation Principles of OCAP, into all phases of research
• Direct experience working with volunteers, community members and a steering committee with a range of stakeholders
• Experience working with people who use drugs
• Excellence in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Desire to work with people who are homeless, living with mental illness or substance use and/or with complex health needs considered an asset
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The deadline for internal applicants is November 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for external applicants is December 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

No faxes, phone calls, or requests to meet please.

This is a bargaining unit position with CUPE Local 5399.

SRCHC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

SRCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SRCHC encourages applicants who are Black, Indigenous and Racialized and/or applicants who face any barriers as a result of systemic discrimination to apply for this position.

SRCHC does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for screening, assessing, or selecting applications. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

SRCHC encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.