Program Officer - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • co-op • Toronto, ON, CA • 1w ago

Job Description

As Canada’s largest mental health care provider, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides evidence to drive system and policy change through the implementation of innovations and novel service delivery interventions. The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at CAMH is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.

Position Description:

The IMHPR is seeking a full-time 12-month contract Program Officer reporting to the Administrative Director of IMHPR. This role will work closely with the IMHPR Scientific Co-Directors, Managers, Scientists, Staff, and Trainees. The role will manage and coordinate key initiatives related to the operations of the IMHPR and support the Administrative Director and Managers on day-to-day tasks. The successful candidate will support a workplace which embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. In this role you will:

Provide operational and administrative support to the IMHPR Directors and Managers.
Independently plan and manage small projects.
Support IMHPR research infrastructure and equipment, including service contracts.
Liaise with departments such as Finance, IMG, Procurement, People & Experience, and Research Operations, Services and Support (ROSS).
Provide support for scientific appointment processes, as well as oversee the registration and onboarding of IMHPR personnel, including staff and trainees.
Assist the Directors on large-scale initiatives and events.
Support operational activities such as procurement, financial reconciliations, budgets, invoicing and documentation.
Assisting the IMHPR Directors and Managers with operational activities such as purchasing of equipment and supplies, arranging maintenance requests, credit card reconciliations, and other duties as required.
Support with other administrative tasks such as managing and coordinating internal and external meetings and communicating with team members.
Support scientific applications such as grant funding proposals, regulatory submissions, progress reports and other submissions and documents.

This position is located at 250 College Street.

Job Requirements

Undergraduate degree or other formal post-secondary education is required.
3+ years of work experience in a scientific research environment serving in a customer service role in a public sector setting.
Experienced in managing projects and drafting formal letters or mass communications.
High level of literacy and numeracy.
Business and/or financial experience (e.g., reading or preparing budgets).
Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and discretion, as well as a genuine interest in supporting scientific research.
Advanced-user knowledge of common office applications.
Ability to quickly find, learn, and assimilate new information.
Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of diverse projects simultaneously.
Ability to capture and articulate risk issues.
Ability to communicate and problem-solve with a diverse variety of stakeholders and team members who may have conflicting interests and priorities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
Experience with preparing and managing research funding applications and especially institutional infrastructure funding proposals is an asset.
Experience with drafting scientific grants, progress reports and working in an academic or healthcare environment is an asset.
Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset