The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated part-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst (RA) to join an innovative program of research focused on improving mental health care for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) populations.

The research program focuses on improving mental health care for transgender and gender-diverse populations through behavioural clinical trials, health services research, implementation science, qualitative and mixed-methods research, and community-engaged scholarship. The program is grounded in close collaboration with clinicians, trainees, and community partners, with the goal of generating research that informs equitable, evidence-based mental health care, health policy, and clinical practice.

Reporting to the Clinician Scientist and the Research Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, trainees, and scientists within the CAMH Gender Identity Clinic and IMHPR. The RA will support a research study evaluating a gender-affirming Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills group for TGD adults receiving care through the CAMH Gender Identity Clinic. The RA will also contribute to knowledge translation initiatives and the ongoing development of an expanding program of research in transgender and gender-diverse mental health.

The position follows a hybrid work model, with in-person activities such as team meetings, participant interviews and diagnostic assessments; and virtual research visits and meetings.

The successful candidate will support a work environment that embraces diversity, and values initiative, scientific rigour, equity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Leading research study activities such as participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrolment, randomization, scheduling, and follow-up.

- Conducting standardized diagnostic interviews (e.g., MINI, SCID, etc.) and administering structured clinical interviews and standardized outcome measures.
- Conducting qualitative interviews with study participants and contributing to qualitative data analysis.
- Managing study databases and maintaining accurate research documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Ethics Board (REB) requirements, and institutional policies.
- Preparing and maintaining regulatory documents, including REB applications, amendments, annual renewals, and study documentation.
- Monitoring study progress, participant retention, protocol adherence, and data quality.




- Coordinating research activities with clinical staff delivering the intervention and assisting with behavioural intervention fidelity monitoring.
- Performing quantitative data management and statistical analyses independently, with consultation and guidance from the study team as appropriate.
- Assisting with interpretation of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods findings.
- Contributing to conference abstracts, scientific presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant applications, and other knowledge translation activities.
- Collaborating with clinicians, scientists, trainees, and community partners involved in the research program.
- Supporting additional research activities within the research program, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field with a combination of one (1) year relevant research experience.
- Experience conducting research with human participants is required.
- Experience administering structured or semi-structured diagnostic interviews (e.g., MINI, SCID) and standardized clinical assessments is required.
- Experience conducting qualitative interviews and qualitative data analysis is required; experience with reflexive thematic analysis is considered an asset.
- Experience performing quantitative data management and statistical analyses using software such as R, SPSS, SAS, or Stata is an asset.
- Experience using REDCap or similar electronic data capture platforms is required.
- Strong knowledge of Positive Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Ethics Board submissions, and clinical research regulations is considered an asset.
- Experience in psychotherapy research, behavioural clinical trials, implementation science, mental health services research, or community-engaged research is preferred.
- Familiarity working with transgender and gender-diverse communities and a demonstrated commitment to gender-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally safe research practices is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Salary Range: $27.95 – $37.28 per hour

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.

CAMH est un hôpital universitaire et un institut de recherche pleinement affiliés à l'Université de Toronto. En tant qu'employé de CAMH, vous contribuerez à notre mission en soutenant l'enseignement, la recherche et les soins cliniques à travers l'hôpital.

CAMH est dédié à l'équité, à la diversité et à l'inclusion. Notre engagement est de favoriser un environnement de travail, d'enseignement et d'apprentissage qui soit inclusif, respectueux et exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.

CAMH encourage fortement les candidatures de candidats qui reflètent la diversité des communautés que nous servons, y compris les Premières Nations, les Métis et les Inuits; les communautés noires et autres communautés racialisées; les communautés LGBTQ2S+; les femmes; et les personnes en situation de handicap, y compris celles ayant une expérience vécue des défis en matière de santé mentale et d'usage de substances.

Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes origines. Merci à tous ceux qui postulent ; cependant, seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements pendant le processus de candidature ou de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer.

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 is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness.

They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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📌 Research Analyst - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (Toronto)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Toronto