Research Methods Specialist New - Toronto, Canada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CAMH's Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) works with communities, service providers and other partners across Ontario to move evidence to action to create sustainable, equitable, system-level change.

With offices in Toronto and across the province, PSSP is on the ground collaborating with partners to build a better system through our work in implementation, knowledge mobilization, evaluation, information management, health equity and lived-experience engagement.

PSSP is currently seeking a full-time, permanent, Research Methods Specialist ( Lead, Knowledge Mobilization Research & Psychometrics).

Reporting to the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization, the Research Methods Specialist will support PSSP's Knowledge Mobilization portfolio in identifying and responding to knowledge gaps and needs in Ontario's mental health, substance use and addictions system.

The Research Methods Specialist will have expertise across broad research methodologies with particular emphasis on synthesis research methods and psychometrics.

They will use this expertise and support the execution of diverse applied research and evaluation projects. They will have the capacity to develop psychometric tools (e.g., surveys) and design analytical plans for quantitative projects.

They will be able to play key roles in conducting reviews, meta-analyses and jurisdictional scans on diverse topics across the mental health landscape.

This role will include:

Designing and executing quantitative approaches to applied research, evaluation, and synthesis research
Developing tailored KMb, resources, and engaging appropriate data visualization strategies to guide responsive and informative evidencesharing and support evidenceinformed decisionmaking needs of researchers, policy makers, and health care decisionmakers across Ontario
Disseminating and publishing work that advances the field of knowledge mobilization and demonstrates impact across priority areas
Providing guidance toward the development of work plans for priority projects
Consistently reviewing and sharing emerging research, evidence and technologies in the field of KMb

Qualifications:

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, permanent position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Salary Range:
$ $51.54 per hour

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.