Job Description

The (CDPE), located within at the , strives to improve community health and safety by conducting research and outreach on best practices in drug policy. Working collaboratively with affected communities, civil society, practitioners, and governments, the CDPE guides effective and evidence-based policy responses to substance use.

The CDPE is recruiting a Research Assistant II (Quantitative), who will hold a part-time, temporary position at St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital (23 hours per week; 12 months, with the possibility of extension). Please note this position can be full-time if the candidate is interested.

The Toronto Disparities, Overdose and Treatment (T-DOT) study is a community-recruited cohort of people who use drugs in Toronto. T-DOT aims to examine people\xe2\x80\x99s experiences with harm reduction hubs (e.g., sites that include supervised injection services, drug checking services, safer supply, and health and social service referrals) in Toronto over time, and the impact these services have on the health and social well-being of different communities of people who use drugs. T-DOT also aims to evaluate safer supply programs and injectable opioid agonist programs being implemented at partnering community health agencies in the downtown core. The research assistant will work on the following studies involving cohort participants: * A study to evaluate safer supply programs being implemented at partnering community health agencies in the downtown core.

• A study to evaluate an injectable iOAT program at a partnering community health agency
• A study using HCV and HIV point-of-care testing and linkage to care intervention offered within harm reduction services
• A study modelling the impact of service restrictions during COVID-19 across three North American countries

This position can be completed through a hybrid model based in Toronto (i.e., in-person and work from home).

Responsibilities:

• Performs statistical analysis on data (i.e., quantitative survey data, drug sample analysis data)
• Supports development and coordination processes related to data management, analysis, and transfer
• Supports the investigative team in the development and implementation of work plans, study protocols, study materials and processes, and manuscript production schedules
• Supports knowledge translation and exchange activities (contributing to peer-reviewed publications, study reports, and presentations)
• Drafts manuscripts on research findings for submission to peer-reviewed academic journals
• A Builds research study surveys using online survey tools
• Assists with the development and submission of program reports for funders
• Contributes to the development of website content (e.g., project and publication updates)

Qualifications and skills:

• A undergraduate degree or in the process of completing a graduate degree, preferably in statistics, epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or a related area. Or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
• At least 1 year of experience with hands-on statistical analyses experience using software such as R or SAS
• Experience with analyzing and presenting research results, including developing manuscripts for peer review
• Experience with other knowledge translation activities (i.e., reports, presentations, accessible materials)
• Experience using online survey tools, such as Simple Survey
• Previous work with administrative data is an asset
• A firm understanding of harm reduction and the drug poisoning crisis is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Accomplished ability to multi-task, work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Prior knowledge of St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s or Unity Health\xe2\x80\x99s administrative processes is an asset
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office software

Don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people in underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace, so if you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t align perfectly, we still welcome you to apply.

We wish to acknowledge the sacred land on which CDPE and Unity Health Toronto operate. It has been a site of human activity for 15,000 years. This land is the territory of the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The territory was the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy and Confederacy of the Ojibwe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Today, the meeting place of Toronto is still the home of many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the community, on this territory. We are also mindful of broken covenants and the need to strive to make right with all our relations.

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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