The Research Assistant will manage databases, recruit participants, and conduct qualitative data coding and thematic analysis. They will also develop and disseminate knowledge translation materials to support the Schizophrenia Division's research initiatives.
The Schizophrenia Division at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) focuses on improving the understanding, treatment, and prevention of schizophrenia spectrum disorders through specialized clinical care, innovative research, and community education initiatives.
The Schizophrenia Division is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Assistant 2 role to assist with multiple administrative tasks, Centralized Recruitment Model database management, knowledge translation material development and dissemination, participant recruitment, qualitative data coding and thematic analysis. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements, and encourages recovery-oriented care. This position is primarily located at 1051 Queen Street West with some travel required to 250 College Street.
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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Candidates must have at least three years of community college education in social sciences and one year of mental health research experience. Proficiency in research platforms, data management, and knowledge translation tools like Canva is essential.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.