Research Coordinator (SRI) - The Family Navigation Project - Regular Full-time 2024-10379

Location: 365 Bloor Street E, Toronto (Hybrid)

Family Navigation Project

The Family Navigation Project (FNP) at Sunnybrook is a non-profit program designed to provide expert navigation of the mental health and addiction service system for youth and their families residing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). FNP is a free service offered through phone and email that uses a combination of clinical and lived experience to support youth and their families on their care pathway. FNP is strongly committed to equitable hiring practices and building a team that reflects the full spectrum of diverse communities we partner with. Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within our community and we welcome and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and people of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, people with disabilities, and those who live at the intersection of equity-deserving communities.

Role Summary:

Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a Research Coordinator with the Family Navigation Project to support the day-to-day research operations of our flagship projects, including a study supporting youth from equity deserving communities (EDC) experiencing mental health and addiction issues. This position reports to the Scientist and is a Temporary-Full Time opportunity.

Note: This position is eligible to participate in our Pension, Extended Health and Dental Plans. This position may require occasional work at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Bayview Campus to meet the needs of the project.

Position Responsibilities:

The Research Coordinator will conduct key tasks including, but not limited to:

• Support all phases of the research process, including Research Ethics Board applications, literature reviews (systematic/narrative/scoping reviews), data analyses, participant recruitment and compensation
• Coordinate, edit, and assist in drafting a variety of documents (e.g. grant applications, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, journal articles, letters to the editor, letters of support, reports, research protocols, study logs, and knowledge mobilization products) for a variety of audiences
• Monitor recruitment and coordination of research participants, as appropriate to study objectives; manage recruitment and collection of data as required
• Conduct qualitative analysis using software (e.g. MAXQDA, or others) and quantitative data analyses using software (e.g. SPSS, R, or others)
• Maintain references using software (e.g. End Note, Mendeley or related applications)
• Develop presentations, visuals, reports, research papers, and publications based on research results and contribute to the presentation of research results at seminars, scientific conferences, and related settings
• Liaise with research collaborators, research team members, Research Ethics Board staff, granting agencies, contracts and finance staff, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Draft/review/complete research-related documentation, such as proposals, Research Ethics Board submissions, consent forms, and interview instruments and other data collection tools
• Develop targets, collect key demographic metrics to understand clientele, and evaluate the experience of clients from EDC against researched best practices in mental healthcare
• Support other program initiatives as necessary

Qualifications/Skills:

• A minimum Master’s level degree in a relevant field (i.e. Psychology, Life Sciences, or other);
• At least two years of related research work
• Strong qualitative research skills (e.g. grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography), qualitative analysis (e.g. thematic analysis, content analysis), and quantitative research skills (e.g. community surveys, focus groups, experimental designs)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding the needs of and/or previous experience working with equity deserving communities and mental health services and research is highly preferred
• Highly self-directed with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including oral, written, and presentations
• Ability to work in a team environment and understand the importance of independent work in addition to asking for direction
• Clear understanding of protecting participant privacy and confidentiality within research studies and in clinical settings
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency

Qualified Applicants please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume/CV.

How To Apply:

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please email your cover letter and CV to aleesha.rehill@sunnybrook.ca. Please quote “Research Coordinator – Family Navigation Project” in the subject line. Note: To be properly considered for a position, both the job title and department to which you are applying, must appear in the subject line of your email.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, will be required to provide recent references.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.