Research Assistant 2 - TAY Study Cohort

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is the largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital in Canada, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in its field. Our services are delivered to help transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions. Our goal is to tailor treatment to each individual, providing patient-centered, comprehensive, coordinated care.

CAMH is seeking a full-time, Research Assistant 2 (12-month contract) to support the Toronto Adolescent and Youth (TAY) Cohort Study and related substudies. The TAY Cohort Study aims to recruit and follow 1,500 youth to determine who is at highest risk of developing psychosis and the relationship between risk and functional outcomes. Reporting to the Research Operations Manager and working closely with the study team, you will support coordination of recruitment and retention of study participants. You will assist with obtaining informed consent, scheduling participant interviews, coordinating samples, and data collection from participants. Other duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), data entry and data quality control tasks, and maintenance of study documents and databases and other administrative duties as needed.  You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position requires Tuesday to Saturday, with some evenings, and is primarily located at 80 Workman Way and 250 College Street, with some travel between sites, as required.

The successful candidate will have a least three years Community College with a background in health or social sciences, or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience in a child and youth-focused clinical research setting. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate work while meeting project deadlines and requirements. Strong PC software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) required.  Experience working with Electronic Data Capture Systems such as REDCap is an asset.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Previous experience in recruiting, screening, and leading informed consent an asset. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively, and to work independently in a dynamic environment. Candidates require the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience supporting youth engagement projects and/or youth advocacy initiatives, facilitating focus groups or other consultations with a broad range of participants will be considered an asset.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete either a Broad Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory records check.

Salary Range:  $26.80 – $33.05 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.