Research Coordinator - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research-camh

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking one full-time, 12 months contract Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will work collaboratively as part of a team of researchers of the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR), a key driver in building the knowledge base for policy decisions, development of mental health interventions, and health system improvement.

The Research Coordinator will report to the Principal Investigators to support a laboratory study to determine the ability of cannabis consumers to titrate the THC dose of high-potency concentrates. To facilitate this project, the Research Coordinator will be responsible for all project-related activities, including recruitment, data collection, analyses, and results write-up. 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 drug use.

Given the project needs, the candidate will need to be able to conduct in-person interviews at the Ursula Franklin and College Street sites. The project includes the following primary activities:

Team Collaboration: Work closely with Principal Investigators, research staff, and other stakeholders to ensure the study's success. Participate in team meetings and contribute to study design and protocol development.

The successful candidate must possess a Masters level degree in a health-related field, with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Knowledge related to cannabis and the conduct of clinical trials is considered an asset, as well as experience interacting with individuals in academic, research, and community health service settings, including people with lived and living experience with drug use. The successful candidate will have demonstrated research skills, particularly as it relates to qualitative research including interviewing and analysis. The successful candidate will also have strong writing skills, as demonstrated through authoring academic publications and/or reports. Candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key requirements include: