Job DescriptionThe Slaight Family Centre is a donor funded clinical research program for youth in transition, who are at-risk for, or at early stages of severe mental illness. The main goal of the Slaight Family Centre is to put more young people with severe mental illness on a path to recovery, through the development of new treatments, enhancement of early detection efforts, and clinical brain research.Job DescriptionThe Slaight Family Centre is a donor funded clinical research program for youth in transition, who are at-risk for, or at early stages of severe mental illness. The main goal of the Slaight Family Centre is to put more young people with severe mental illness on a path to recovery, through the development of new treatments, enhancement of early detection efforts, and clinical brain research.CAMH is seeking a full-time, one (1) year contract Research Assistant 2 who will provide support to the Centre’s research team/projects. 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 interdisciplinary research 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.Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and working with interdisciplinary teams, the incumbent will assist the research team on a number of research related activities including: participant screening, recruitment, education and dissemination of information about studies to patients, families and mental health professionals, and liaising with clinicians/treating psychiatrists to facilitate recruitment. You will be required to facilitate recruitment for multiple studies and will participate in projects/tasks as assigned. Your duties will also include scheduling participant interviews, assessing patients for potential involvement in research, accompanying participants for laboratory/MRI visits as well as other procedural visits, as needed. Additional study related duties include preparing and maintaining participant records; maintaining studydatabases (ex: REDCap), data entry,



database maintenance and preparing data for presentations and peer-reviewed research papers. You will also be required to assist with regulatory submissions, supporting in the preparation of progress reports and power point presentations. Other administrative duties are also required. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable CAMH policies, as well as all regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West. Some evening shifts may be required.QualificationsMinimum of three (3) years of Community College education in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, or equivalent experienceMinimum one (1) year of relevant clinical or research experience with individuals and/or families with mental health and addiction issues.Experience supporting research with human participants (booking, scheduling, and monitoring participant appointments) and coordinating complex scheduling needsCandidates will also have demonstrated ability to gather, organize and enter information from questionnaires into computer databases as well as maintaining filing systems.Experience recruiting, screening, and consenting research participantsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail. The candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, with the ability to meet deadlines and to work independently with minimal supervision.Experience with data entry, data management, and quality controlProficiency with word processing, PowerPoint and database software packages.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse stakeholders is essential.Demonstrated robust communications skills (both oral and written) are required as is the ability to explain complex issues in plain language.Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a variety of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Familiarity with clinical trials, brain stimulation modalities,



or digital health interventions is an asset.Experience working with youth, young adults, or families in mental health or community settingsExperience with qualitative research methods and analysisExperience with quantitative research methods and statistical software (SPSS, R)Experience with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systemsExperience with NVivo or other qualitative analysis toolsExperience conducting academic literature searchesExperience preparing research reports, presentations, or manuscriptsExperience facilitating focus groups or advisory groupsKnowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practicesBilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second languageSalary Range:$26.80 - $$33.05CAMH 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.About UsThrough its core values ofCourage, 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 HealthisHealth.To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.Camh.Ca .To view our Land Acknowledgment, please clickhere.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Research Assistant 2 - Slaight Centre Research - $26.8 - $33.0 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Winnipeg