Research Analyst - INTREPID Lab

Job DescriptionThrough 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.To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.About the INTREPID Lab: The INTREPID Lab is a hub for research and health services programing on nicotine addiction. Our goal is to synthesize and discover new knowledge in the treatment of nicotine addiction, validate technology-mediated methods and processes for delivering treatment and use these methods to scale up research discoveries to health services programs through our network of over 350 primary- and community-care partner organizations. In meeting its objectives, the INTREPID Lab works with technology vendors, in addition to creating its own technology-based methods and protocols, for research and subsequent integration into health services programs.Position DescriptionThe INTREPID Lab at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Analyst to support a variety of nicotine/tobacco cessation projects. Primarily, this position will involve work with the INTREPID Lab’s Quality Assurance team, as well as supporting the STOP Program.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager, the candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following activities to support the implementation of INTREPID’s research studies and programs:Reviewing and implementing INTREPID program and research-specific SOPsMonitoring and ensuring compliance with existing SOPs and other CAMH mandatory policies/training programs for all INTREPID staffProviding administrative support to the INTREPID Lab’s Research Quality Assurance (QA) group, including coordination and management of QA initiativesCommunicating relevant CAMH research-related updates to the INTREPID teamCollecting data from program participants by conducting follow-up assessments and interviews over the phone and in-person Assisting with research study and program communications, including the preparation of reports and presentationsWorking with online data platforms (e.g., REDCap) to monitor data flows and user accessVarious administrative duties including processing nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) orders and responding to participant inquiries The successful candidate will have proven experience supporting large-scale smoking cessation or related programs, as well as responding to rapidly-evolving project plans and priorities. Other duties include participating in planning meetings, updating website content, and providing support to other team members. You will also be responsible for administrative duties pertaining to the study, such as ensuring research records are maintained, securely stored, and backed up appropriately.This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.Job RequirementsThe successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with a background in health or social sciences plus 1-year relevant research experience. Previous experience supporting large-scale programs, online data management systems and technology vendors is preferred.Key Qualifications IncludeSuperior interpersonal and communication (oral/written) skillsExcellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and a determined attitude towards ensuring accuracy and integrityStrong knowledge translation, dissemination and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into a variety of engaging formats for diverse audience groupsA high degree of proficiency in navigating workflows in computerized platforms is requiredStrong working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and social media platformsStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment, with diverse stakeholder groupsBilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an assetPlease Note: This full-time, contract position (12 months) is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit. This contract ends September 30, 2026.