Scientific Director - The Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre-camh

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.

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As Canada’s leading mental illness research facility, CAMH’s Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) is home to scientists, staff and research trainees conducting leading research to improve the understanding of the brain and the causes, biomarkers and cures for mental illness as well as research to advance the prevention and treatment for mental illness and addictions across the lifespan. With a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment that spans clinical, biological, social and epidemiological research, the CFMHRI supports a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

Established in 2012 through a generous investment by the Hon. Margaret McCain, the McCain Centre is a hub of clinical research, community partnerships and youth engagement initiatives designed to influence mental health policy and practice. It brings together researchers and innovators to drive research that stretches across key areas such as the optimization of outcomes through personalized treatment for children and youth, expanding our understanding of transitions and how transition gaps are addressed, improving youth access to mental health information, for youth by youth, and development and implementation of integrated and stepped models of care.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Research and Science and the Senior Vice President Education & Chief Medical Officer, the Scientific Director will lead the McCain Centre and shape and expand its vision for advancing scientific discovery, innovation, and system change in the field of child, youth and family mental health and addictions.

As a research leader committed to developing evidence-based policy and practice rooted in community engagement and partnership, the Scientific Director will provide strategic research and administrative leadership, promoting and facilitating leading-edge research. By building, supporting and inspiring a community of scientists, the Scientific Director will enhance capacity, opportunities, strong partnerships, and knowledge translation in alignment with the mission and objectives of the McCain Centre, the CFMHRI, and the hospital. The role will foster diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of work through strong communication and interpersonal skills. As a scientist, the Scientific Director will also maintain a robust program of independent research.

The successful candidate for this role will be an internationally-respected leader with a record of achievements leading impactful interdisciplinary and collaborative research in child, youth and family mental health and addictions. They will have a PhD and/or MD and be eligible for appointment at the University of Toronto at the rank of Associate or full Professor. In addition to well-honed leadership abilities, consistent success in securing funding from external peer-reviewed agencies to support a program of independent research is essential, as is an exceptional record of international-level scientific outputs. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to mentoring and supporting the professional development of emerging scientists, staff, and trainees. They will also show a substantial commitment to both their immediate and their wider scientific communities through service activities.

CAMH strives to create a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all employees, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity can thrive.

This full-time, permanent position is located at 80 Workman Way and is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefit package.