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Job Description
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking one full-time, contract (12 months) Research Coordinator (RC), reporting to the Scientists and Research Manager of the Institute of Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR). IMHPR is a key driver in building the knowledge base for policy decisions, development of mental health interventions, and health system improvement. The RC will primarily support a Phase II multi-site, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial investigating circular-coil insula-targeted repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for cannabis use disorder (CIRCUIT Trial).
Responsibilities
The RC will work collaboratively with the other research staff including Research Analysts, rTMS technicians, scientists, physicians, and other team members to support data collection and study coordination. The successful candidate will carry out the day-to-day operations of the study including preparation and submission of research ethics board materials; participant recruitment, screening, and tracking; administration of scales; and other daily research-related tasks. Other responsibilities include electronic data collection, documentation, and management; leading quality assurance activities including site initiation and monitoring visits; ongoing support, and training, and communication with other research team members. This role requires a well-organized, highly energetic and motivated individual who will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, as well as people with lived and living experience with substance use and mental health challenges.
The successful candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position will be in-person and provide support at various CAMH sites: 1025 Queen Street West and 250 College Street.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess a Masters level degree in a health-related field, with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Knowledge of and previous research experience working in the areas of cannabis and brain stimulation are considered assets. Clinical research education and training are assets. Working on previous multi-site clinical trials is an asset. • Knowledge of ethical conduct of research in human participants, including ICH-GCP guidelines, Health Canada Food & Drug Regulations, and TCPS2 is required • Experience directly interacting with participants (e.g., screening, recruitment, data collection, clinical assessments, etc.) is required • Demonstrated experience developing and administering data collection tools using REDCap is required • Experience working on multi-site clinical trials • Experience with brain stimulation research (rTMS) • Experience conducting cognitive assessments and psychiatric evaluations • Experience handling and labeling biological samples • Knowledge and understanding of research design, data collection methods, strategies for data management, and data analysis • Experience conducting quantitative data analyses (e.g., use of statistical software, descriptive analyses) • Experience supporting research ethics applications and quality assurance procedures (e.g., monitoring visits) • Experience conducting literature reviews, knowledge of university library databases and reference management software, writing, and data analyses are assets • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and fast-paced environment • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and determined attitude towards ensuring accuracy and integrity • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals, teams, and people with lived/living experience within the community
Salary Range: $37.51 – $50.60 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.
About Us
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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