Job Description
The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a full-time, contract (1 year) Research Assistant 2. Reporting to the Research Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant 2 will work on research projects focused on promoting access to brief, evidence-based psychological treatments and related large grant applications (e.g. PCORI, Wellcome, GCC). This includes the large, multi-site trial referred to as the Scaling Up Maternal Mental healthcare by Increasing access to Treatment (SUMMIT) Trial, funded by PCORI. The aim of the trial is to examine scalable models to improve evidence-based psychological treatments for perinatal depression and anxiety.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsibilities of the Research Assistant 2 include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the preparation of large grant applications including preparation and/or review of materials, applicant CVs, letters of support, etc.
- Key communication with trial participants, investigators and stakeholder
- Administration and collection of questionnaires; assist with follow up of participants post-treatment and retention strategies
- Coordinating focus groups and conducting telephone surveys. Booking, scheduling and monitoring client appointments and setting up and organizing client files
- Perform basic literature searches
- Gathering, organizing and entering questionnaires and other information into computer databases and maintaining filing systems. Ability to read statistical output is required as well as the ability to clean and present statistical results
- Support the organization of internal and external study-related events
- Prepare written correspondence, reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Ensuring study records are maintained, securely stored and backed-up appropriately
- Perform other general office-related duties as required (e.g., note-taking, photocopying, organizing, collecting timesheets, faxing letters)
- Provide administrative support for day-to-day trial implementation (e.g., managing calendar invites and contact information, note-taking, maintaining hospital filing system, sending team-wide communications
- Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) located at 60 White Squirrel Way, Queen Street Site.
Job Requirements
- Three years of community college (university degree preferred), in a relevant field including public health, psychology, and/or health sciences plus 1 year of relevant experience
- Firsthand experience with large grant application preparation.
- Experience interacting with study participants with a minimum of one year of recent and related experience in a research environment.
- Experience interacting with patients, providers and stakeholders in clinical or mental health settings an asset.
- Technological competence and experience with platforms such as Google Drive, Zoom, Canva is preferred.
- Superior organizational and time management skills with a flexibility to adjust to priorities and manage multiple deadlines.
- Advanced technical skills and proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including preparing study materials and presentation slides.
- Administrative experience an asset (e.g., managing calendar invites, scheduling meetings, room bookings, organizing catering).
- Data entry skills including coding, entering and managing databases. Familiarity with statistical packages to conduct basic analyses, an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to make decisions, exercise good judgement and take initiative.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work conscientiously and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
