We are hiring! Research & Knowledge Lead, CICMH

We are hiring!

 

Our team is seeking an experienced individual to join us as a Research and Knowledge Lead.

 

Reporting to the Director, CICMH, this position will provide research and knowledge management to campus and community partners to support and advance the goals and objectives of CICMH.

 

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Full Job Description Below:

 

Research & Knowledge Lead, Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health

 

(Full-Time Contract until March 31, 2021)

 

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is committed to improving services and support for individuals living with mental illnesses and addictions issues, and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.

 

Colleges Ontario, the Council of Ontario Universities, the College Student Alliance, and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance have developed a provincial hub in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario to support new and existing initiatives that address the mental health needs of postsecondary students.

 

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) works with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to enhance their capacity to support student mental health and wellness. A key piece of our work is to establish collaborations and partnerships between post-secondary institutions and community organizations.

 

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our CICMH team as a Research and Knowledge Lead. Reporting to the Director, CICMH, this position will provide research and knowledge management to campus and community partners to support and advance the goals and objectives of CICMH. This is a full-time, contract role until March 31, 2021, with a possibility to extend. It is based in Toronto.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Analyze mental health initiatives and frameworks by reviewing relevant literature, conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing statistical data, and sharing knowledge with post-secondary stakeholders on current issues
  • Draw on existing bodies of knowledge or evidence from research and other sources, and work with key stakeholders to provide tailored, evidence-informed guidance and practical tools to facilitate desired changes in practice, programs, or policies
  • Deliver presentations at regional forums, conferences, workshops and symposia
  • Through facilitating the collaborative efforts of stakeholders and partners, use effective knowledge mobilization approaches to encourage the application of evidence in practice, program and policy development and implementation
  • Build partnerships with other academic, clinical, and community researchers to enhance CICMH’s information base
  • Maintain knowledge of current national and international best and emerging practices in post-secondary student mental health research and evaluation
  • Support evaluations and assessments of mental health projects across the province through the creation of toolkits and resources
  • Conduct statistical analyses to determine the effectiveness of CICMH’s work
  • Maintain, update, and manage relevant sections of CICMH’s website
  • Respond to internal and external research information requests
  • Prepare reports, documents, and publications for internal and external audiences
  • Assist in developing and reorganizing online platforms
  • Develop and compile evidence-based resources for online and offline knowledge management purposes (toolkits, information sheets, webinars)
  • Prepare and facilitate knowledge exchange programs, including webinars, videos
  • Outreach to community partners and campus mental health projects across the province
  • Create and facilitate educational content delivered to varied campus stakeholders, including Mental Health Works training

 

Requirements:

 

We are seeking a highly collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills, who takes initiative, has well-developed time management skills, and is highly adaptable. The successful candidate will have solid organizational commitment, and strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.

 

  • University degree in psychology, sociology, health-related research or a related field required
  • 5-7 years of experience with knowledge management, psychoeducation or research
  • Experience with knowledge mobilization, including webinars, online resource libraries, and developing emerging and best practices content
  • Knowledge of campus mental health an asset
  • Superior organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; fluency in French an asset
  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Ability to synthesize information for varied audiences
  • Experience with community engagement for the purpose of developing knowledge mobilization products, such as toolkits, learning modules, lay and research publications, and policy briefs, using feedback from knowledge users
  • Experience using WordPress and hosting webinars
  • Strong outreach skills with community partners and campus mental health projects an asset

 

How to Apply:

 

To apply for this position, please click on this link: https://cmha.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=5

 

We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals with relevant experience, including those with lived experience and their family members. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the selection process.

 

This full-time, contract position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Due to the considerable number of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: Monday, August 10, 2020

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