Research Assistant 2 - General Adult Division Research Toronto, ON, Canada (On-site)
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Job Description The General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is currently looking for a casual Research Assistant 2. This position reports directly to the Research Manager and provides support to a Scientist in the General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division. It offers the opportunity to be part of an active and productive team and to have a variety of interesting work interfacing research, patient care, administration, and project management. The project is based on Canada's first "Exercise Intervention Service", which is a supervised, tiered program offering patients with depression different levels of support via a supervised, group, aerobic-based exercise intervention.
Responsibilities The Research Assistant 2 supports clinical, community, and health research studies through participant recruitment and engagement, data collection and management, research coordination, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Working independently and collaboratively within research, clinical, and wellness teams, the role contributes to the accurate implementation of research protocols, maintenance of high-quality research data, and preparation of research outputs while ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
Recruit, screen, consent, schedule, and follow up with research participants
Coordinate participant interviews, study visits, and ongoing communication
Support participant retention strategies and relationship-building
Communicate respectfully and effectively with participants, families, and caregivers
Support qualitative and quantitative data collection activities
Assist with administration of interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and assessments
Support mixed-methods and longitudinal research designs
Coordinate collection of study-related materials or samples as required
Perform accurate data entry, coding, and database maintenance
Conduct data cleaning and quality control checks




Maintain electronic and paper-based study documentation in accordance with SOPs
Assist with preparation and maintenance of research documentation
Support ethics submissions, amendments, and SOP development
Ensure compliance with ethical, privacy, and legislative requirements
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, posters, and manuscripts
Conduct literature searches using academic databases
Translate research findings for scientific and non-scientific audiences
Support administrative tasks including scheduling, meeting coordination, and file organization
Assist with organizing study calendars and documentation
Support advisory groups, consultations, or stakeholder engagement activities
Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to team objectives
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Perform other related research or administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of Community College education in health, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum one (1) year of relevant research experience
Experience recruiting, screening, and consenting research participants
Experience with data entry, data management, and quality control
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems
Experience conducting academic literature searches
Experience preparing research reports, presentations, or manuscripts
Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language
Salary Range:



$26.80 - $33.05 per hour
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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.
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Job Info Job Identification 1474
Posting Date 07/22/2026, 03:26 PM
Apply Before 08/14/2026, 09:00 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Locations 1001 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, CA (On-site)
Number of Openings 1
Department 8RES - General Adult Division Research

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📌 Research Assistant 2 - General Adult Division Research (Ontario)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Ontario