Program Officer - Toronto, Canada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Description

Job Number: 929998

Category:
Research

Positions Available: 1

Years Experience Required: 2

Location:
Toronto, Ontario

Posted Date:
Apr 9, 2024

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Program Officer

Brain Health Imaging Centre

Research

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 Brain Health Imaging Centre (BHIC) is one of the primary research areas of CAMH and focuses on new brain imaging tools and methods used in mental health and addictions for clinical neuroscience research.

Position Description

Provide operational and administrative support to the BHIC Director and Managers.
Independently plan and manage small projects.
Manage BHIC research infrastructure and equipment, including service contracts.
Liaise with departments such as Finance, IMG, Procurement, People & Experience, and Research Operations, Services and Support (ROSS).
Develop and implement new BHIC processes as needed.
Support for scientific appointment processes, as well as oversee the registration and onboarding of BHIC personnel, including staff and trainees.
Provide training and support integration of new BHIC research trainees, staff, and scientists.
Monitor and provide an indepth review of documentation for compliance, completeness, and correctness.
Assist the Director on large scale initiatives.
Prepare documentation and communication.
Support operational activities such as procurement, financial reconciliations, budgets, and invoicing.
Support BHIC research teams with activities related to regulatory requirements, including audits and inspections.
Support with other administrative tasks such as managing and coordinating internal and external meetings.
Provide support to the Director and Managers as needed for other initiatives.

This position is located at 250 College Street.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or other formal postsecondary education is required.
2+ 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.
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 problemsolve 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 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

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please note:
This full-time, contract (12 months) position is NOT part of a bargaining unit

Salary Range:
Competitive salary and benefits package.

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.