The Ontario Tobacco Research Unit (OTRU) was established in 1993 as the research and evaluation component of the Ontario Tobacco Strategy. Over three decades, OTRU has become a key player in the tobacco control community in Canada and internationally. OTRU is located within the Institute of Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). IMHPR has an outstanding tradition of combining scientific rigour and practical relevance.
OTRU is seeking a full-time, contract (12 months) Research Coordinator to work collaboratively as part of a team of researchers to develop and implement evaluation research involving both quantitative and qualitative data. This position will primarily support two research projects within IMHPR. One project involves triangulating evidence on the execution and effects of multiple interventions to treat youth suffering from addiction to e-cigarettes, mobile devices, online gambling, and other substances. The second project involves conducting population level intervention research contributing to new knowledge in the field of youth substance use prevention, with a specific focus on learning from promising interventions.
The Research Coordinator will manage responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Submitting quality review / ethics applications
- Literature reviews
- Participant recruitment and interaction
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Data management
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and interpretation
- Development and implementation of knowledge exchange activities
- Coordination of key stakeholder engagement meetings
- Monitoring the project budget
- Assisting with financial and accountability reporting
- Preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations
The Research Coordinator will contribute significantly to the monitoring of the project work plan and achievement of key deliverables. In addition to overall project coordination, specific responsibilities will include preparation and participation in project team and Advisory Committee meetings. This position will also include assisting in the development of scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
The successful candidates will be aware of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Principles in Research as well as committed to being respectful, ethical, culturally-sensitive, and mindful of necessary practices related to research and evaluation. The successful candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable policies, regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 250 College Street in Toronto, Ontario.
