CH&E Associate - Child Youth & Emerging Adult Program-camh

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Based in the Child Youth & Emerging Adult Program, the donor funded McCain Centre is focused on enhancing and improving the design, delivery and effectiveness of mental health and substance use care systems, services and policies for youth aged 6-25 through patient-oriented clinical and health services research. The McCain Centre combines established and innovative research techniques and includes a focus on ensuring youth voices are centred in their initiatives. As an employment equity employer, CAMH actively seeks First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates, those from ethno-cultural backgrounds, women, transgender and gender diverse people, people with disabilities, people with experiences of mental health and substance use, and intersecting identities. As a McCain Centre team member you will ensure that McCain Centre values are implemented; particularly regarding anti-oppressive and anti-racist best practices and youth-centredness.

Position Description
The McCain Centre is seeking a part-time, contract (6 months) CH&E Associate to join our team. Reporting to the McCain leadership, the CH&E Associate will support the knowledge translation (KT) and engagement activities of the Canadian Youth Mental Health Insight (CYMHI) Platform project. Other projects may also be assigned. The Insight Platform seeks to optimize youth mental health across Canada by providing a state-of-the-art informatics platform that supports knowledge and data integration, open data, and machine learning to enable knowledge exchange and innovation. One of the key objectives of Insight is to deliver accessible, equity-informed training, including online modules and interactive workshops. Training will focus on critical competencies such as youth and family engagement, ethical use of data, governance, and data literacy. This education strategy supports building a dynamic learning community and strengthens capacity for data-driven innovation across the youth mental health system.

The CH&E Associate’s responsibilities will include support with knowledge translation and exchange activities, including associated and tracking for KT and academic works within the Insight Platform and other research projects. The CH&E Associate will support in the development and delivery of education, training, and resources to Insight Platform members as well as research trainees, staff and scientists. They bring support in the development of training and resources for core competencies in the conduct of the Insight Platform, including youth engagement in research and evaluation, sex and gender based analysis plus, and ethical topics related to measurement and data. This may include supporting internal and external environmental scans, and working collaboratively with subject matter experts and advisors to develop educational curriculum outlines and content to achieve deliverables. They may support internal consultations and governance meetings, as well as internal and external outreach to raise awareness of research training opportunities and initiatives. Administrative and organizational support for programs and events may be provided as needed. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.

Duties include but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience preferably in a non-profit or public sector environment. Familiarity with the addictions and mental health field, youth mental health and substance use services would be an asset. Lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and/or as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services would also be an asset. Familiarity with health systems and population health research, and with the concept and application of knowledge exchange are assets. The candidate must have demonstrated success in knowledge translation activities, including training, education, and project management activities, and working with diverse stakeholders. Experience with development and implementation of education and training materials and programs are required. Experience with delivering and providing education to teams and groups would be an asset. Superior organizational skills are required including the ability to utilize various software and online tools to organize and track information. Problem-solving skills, prioritization skills, sound judgment, excellent time management skills, and attention to detail is essential. Proven ability to set and meet priorities and deadlines, and to handle multiple assignments in a complex, high pressure and time sensitive environment. The vast majority of tasks are computer-based and require strong working knowledge and proficiency with common PC software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet search engines, social media and videoconferencing technologies. The successful candidate will possess the ability for self-directed learning and work, as well as collaboration and teamwork. Demonstrated interpersonal skills are required to work collaboratively with a variety of people at all levels. Diversity is one of CAMH’s core values and commitments; candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

You have sound knowledge of equitable environments and will support and implement anti-oppressive and anti-racist best practices in the workplace and with research participants, youth and families. You have an understanding of systemic barriers and individual experiences in the sector and have the ability to work with stakeholders of diverse identities and ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.