Program Officer - Research Operations Service & Support

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, permanent Program Officer to support the Preclinical and Molecular Sciences Divisions of the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute.  Reporting to the Research Operations Managers of the two divisions, the Program Officer will play a key role in supporting scientific research and administrative operations across diverse research teams.

The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to scientists to ensure smooth execution of research projects, including laboratory workflows, regulatory compliance, and administrative coordination.  This includes preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment; inventory management (samples, chemicals, reagents, office supplies, and equipment); contributing to quality assurance practices such as study monitoring, audits, and the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); support the managers with regulatory and biosafety and ethics submissions, contract processing, monitoring of project milestones and deliverables, financial and donor reporting; assist with staff and student onboarding, training, and mentorship;  coordinate cross-functional operations by liaising with departments such as Procurement, and Research Services, as well as external stakeholders as needed. The Program Officer will promote a healthy, inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, teamwork, and compliance with all CAMH, regulatory, and legislative requirements.