Clinical Scientist Iii Research Lead, Bc Mental

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Clinical Scientist III Research Lead
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Vancouver, BC

What you do

  • In consultation with BCMHSUS and specific clinical program area leadership, provides leadership for related research and initiatives.
  • In collaboration with research and operational leadership, actively participates in the strategic development of research at BCMHSUS that is relevant to its mandate, priorities, and values.
  • Designs, conducts, interprets and reports on independent and collaborative studies in relation to a variety of health programs specific to the service area, ensuring that outcomes appropriately inform decisionmaking.
  • Collaborates with external and internal partners, including patients, families and other People with Lived Experience (PWLE) of mental illness, substance use problems, and criminal justice system involvement to better understand their needs, engage them, and ensure research that is meaningful to them.
  • Ensures the development of data collection instruments and develops tools, templates and techniques for effective management of studies. Collaborates with investigators and other internal and external partners to develop and complete analyses and/or evaluations.
  • Actively participates in the translation of research findings by preparing and submitting academic manuscripts and technical reports in peer reviewed journals and other relevant clinical, research, and policy publications. Prepares abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for conference submissions. Represents BCMHSUS in presenting information at scientific conferences, workshops, and related events, as appropriate. Represents BCMHSUS in presenting information at scientific conferences, workshops and related events as required.

What you bring

Qualifications:

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD or MD in relevant field and minimum of four to six (46) years of related research training/experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain a successful research program in an area and setting relevant to the applicable BCMHSUS clinical program area.
  • Established track record of research and publication in mental health, addictions/ substance use, and population/ public health.
Skills and Knowledge

  • Demonstrated ability to secure and maintain academic appointment at a BC university as associate or full professor.
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders supported by an acute awareness of the impact of actions.
  • Publication record in relevant research areas, including significant contributions to multiple high impact publications.
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
  • Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
  • Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.


  • Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:
Regular, Full-Time (1.00 F
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