Program Officer

Program Officer - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research Join to apply for the Program Officer - Institute for Mental Health Policy Research role at CAMH. Through 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, aiming to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and to shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. As Canada’s largest mental health care provider, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides evidence to drive system and policy change through the implementation of innovations and novel service delivery interventions. The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at CAMH is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges, with a commitment to equity informed by the social determinants of health. Full‑time, 12‑month contract. Reporting to the Administrative Director of IMHPR, the Program Officer will work closely with the IMHPR Scientific Co‑Directors, Managers, Scientists, Staff, and Trainees to manage and coordinate key initiatives related to the operations of the IMHPR and support day‑to‑day tasks. Responsibilities Provide operational and administrative support to the IMHPR Directors and Managers. Independently plan and manage small projects. Support IMHPR research infrastructure and equipment, including service contracts. Liaise with departments such as Finance, IMG, Procurement, People & Experience, and Research Operations, Services and Support (ROSS). Provide support for scientific appointment processes and oversee the registration and onboarding of IMHPR personnel, including staff and trainees. Assist the Directors on large‑scale initiatives and events. Support operational activities such as procurement, financial reconciliations, budgets, invoicing and documentation. Assist the IMHPR Directors and Managers with operational activities such as purchasing of equipment and supplies, arranging maintenance requests, credit card reconciliations, and other duties as required. Support with other administrative tasks such as managing and coordinating internal and external meetings and communicating with team members. Support scientific applications such as grant funding proposals, regulatory submissions, progress reports and other submissions and documents. Job Requirements Undergraduate degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution. 3+ years of general work experience in a customer service role in a public sector setting, including 1+ year of experience in general research or research administration (health‑care setting preferred). Experience in managing projects and drafting formal letters or mass communications. High level of literacy and numeracy. Business and/or financial experience (e.g., reading or preparing budgets). Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and discretion, and a genuine interest in supporting scientific research. Advanced‑user knowledge of common office applications. Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new information. Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of diverse projects simultaneously. Ability to capture and articulate risk issues. Ability to communicate and problem‑solve with a diverse variety of stakeholders and team members who may have conflicting interests and priorities. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner. Experience with preparing and managing research funding applications, especially institutional infrastructure funding proposals, is an asset. Experience with drafting scientific grants, progress reports and working in an academic or healthcare environment is an asset. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset. Location: 250 College Street. Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. Employment type: Contract. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Please note: This full‑time, contract (12 months) position is NOT part of a bargaining unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr