Research Associate 3 - Shkaabe Makwa, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
About the role
Job Description 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. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here . Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada established to improve the health and wellbeing of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Ontario by advancing wholistic models of mental health and wellness care that are rooted in traditional healing practices. We deliver care, co-design research, and mobilize knowledge and tools to transform health systems. We action community-identified solutions to foster health justice.
The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) 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 Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are seeking a Research Associate 3 for a part-time contract (12 months) position. Reporting to the Manager for the First Nations Wellness Initiative, Shkaabe Makwa. The Research Associate 3 will support a research project funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research entitled, the First Nations Wellness Initiative .
The Research Associate 3 will assist with coordinating various stages of research using Indigenous research methodologies including the gathering of data and knowledge translation activities. More specifically, the Research Associate 3 will be responsible for coordinating and attending meetings of the Community Advisory Circles for the three communities taking part in the project; supporting community engagement; recruiting participants in various stages of research including, a community wide survey, focus groups, one-to-one interviews and Participatory Action Research (PAR) and its team; organizing and carrying out required tasks in the community and data gathering activities, including PAR workshops, obtaining informed consent from participating community members; compiling and organizing large volumes of information; ensuring culturally safe and ethical processes associated with the storage of data are being adhered to; assisting the development of community reports and other knowledge mobilization products; connecting with the larger research team on a regular basis; and any other duties associated with the research, as determined throughout the duration of the project. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational and research planning skills, with experience using Excel, Word, and technology needed to support hybrid/virtual working environments. The position requires strong communication and collaboration to achieve project deliverables. Duties include preparing research study protocols and Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions to ensure that all study activities are monitored and comply institutional requirements. The Research Associate 3 will also prepare data for presentations and assist with knowledge translation initiatives. Knowledge of Indigenous data governance and research ethics, principles and protocols contained in the First Nations principles of ownership, control, access and possession OCAP®; the National Inuit Strategy on Research; and Principles of Ethical Métis Research Canada are required. The individual will make it their priority that all research conducted is culturally sensitive and acknowledges and addresses the impacts of colonization, historical loss, historical trauma, historical unresolved grief, and the intergenerational transmission of loss and trauma. Adherence to strict CAMH protocols for the protection of data privacy and confidentiality is required.
As a member of the research team, the Research Associate 3 will join and support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
This position may have varying hours. This position is located outside of the GTA and will require occasional travel within Ontario throughout the project.
Job Requirements This position requires the incumbents to be First Nations, Inuit or Métis. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in health or social sciences or a related discipline with 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge related to mental health, substance use, addictions, or trauma is considered an asset as well as experience interacting with individuals in research, academic, and/or service agency setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated research and project coordination experience and knowledge of community-based participatory action research design and methods, trauma informed practice experience, and experience with data collection techniques and ability to manage data. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal as well as organizational skills and be extremely detail-oriented. Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and must be conscientious, reliable, mature, enthusiastic, and motivated. This position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while closely following detailed instructions. Candidate must be able to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to attend a two and one-half day CAMH orientation session. Reliable transportation is required throughout the term of the contract. Bilingualism in French/English or an Indigenous language would be an asset.
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Research Associate 3 - Shkaabe Makwa, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research
About the role
Job Description 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. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here . Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada established to improve the health and wellbeing of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Ontario by advancing wholistic models of mental health and wellness care that are rooted in traditional healing practices. We deliver care, co-design research, and mobilize knowledge and tools to transform health systems. We action community-identified solutions to foster health justice.
The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) 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 Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are seeking a Research Associate 3 for a part-time contract (12 months) position. Reporting to the Manager for the First Nations Wellness Initiative, Shkaabe Makwa. The Research Associate 3 will support a research project funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research entitled, the First Nations Wellness Initiative .
The Research Associate 3 will assist with coordinating various stages of research using Indigenous research methodologies including the gathering of data and knowledge translation activities. More specifically, the Research Associate 3 will be responsible for coordinating and attending meetings of the Community Advisory Circles for the three communities taking part in the project; supporting community engagement; recruiting participants in various stages of research including, a community wide survey, focus groups, one-to-one interviews and Participatory Action Research (PAR) and its team; organizing and carrying out required tasks in the community and data gathering activities, including PAR workshops, obtaining informed consent from participating community members; compiling and organizing large volumes of information; ensuring culturally safe and ethical processes associated with the storage of data are being adhered to; assisting the development of community reports and other knowledge mobilization products; connecting with the larger research team on a regular basis; and any other duties associated with the research, as determined throughout the duration of the project. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational and research planning skills, with experience using Excel, Word, and technology needed to support hybrid/virtual working environments. The position requires strong communication and collaboration to achieve project deliverables. Duties include preparing research study protocols and Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions to ensure that all study activities are monitored and comply institutional requirements. The Research Associate 3 will also prepare data for presentations and assist with knowledge translation initiatives. Knowledge of Indigenous data governance and research ethics, principles and protocols contained in the First Nations principles of ownership, control, access and possession OCAP®; the National Inuit Strategy on Research; and Principles of Ethical Métis Research Canada are required. The individual will make it their priority that all research conducted is culturally sensitive and acknowledges and addresses the impacts of colonization, historical loss, historical trauma, historical unresolved grief, and the intergenerational transmission of loss and trauma. Adherence to strict CAMH protocols for the protection of data privacy and confidentiality is required.
As a member of the research team, the Research Associate 3 will join and support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.
This position may have varying hours. This position is located outside of the GTA and will require occasional travel within Ontario throughout the project.
Job Requirements This position requires the incumbents to be First Nations, Inuit or Métis. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in health or social sciences or a related discipline with 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge related to mental health, substance use, addictions, or trauma is considered an asset as well as experience interacting with individuals in research, academic, and/or service agency setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated research and project coordination experience and knowledge of community-based participatory action research design and methods, trauma informed practice experience, and experience with data collection techniques and ability to manage data. Candidate must possess strong interpersonal as well as organizational skills and be extremely detail-oriented. Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and must be conscientious, reliable, mature, enthusiastic, and motivated. This position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while closely following detailed instructions. Candidate must be able to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to attend a two and one-half day CAMH orientation session. Reliable transportation is required throughout the term of the contract. Bilingualism in French/English or an Indigenous language would be an asset.
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.