Position Information



Posting Number:
AI23-004E


Title:
Senior Research Associate/Adjointe de recherche principale ou adjoint de recherche principal


Position Status:
Regular Full-time


FTE:
1.0


Job Schedule:
Days


Department:
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families


Union:
Non-union


Site:
Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families




About The Royal ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Funded by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families (formerly the Centre of Excellence on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)) was established in 2019 to provide better access to information, research, tools and expertise on PTSD and related mental health problems and illnesses. The goal of the Atlas Institute is to create knowledge networks with researchers, service providers, Veterans and their Families across Canada to increase expertise on military and Veteran mental health, suicide prevention and substance use disorders. The Atlas Institute conducts research that creates new knowledge on Veteran mental health, on treatments that work, and places the latest evidence directly into the hands of Veterans, mental health professionals, and others working with Veterans on a daily basis. The Atlas Institute shares evidence-based treatment protocols and best practices among the Veterans Affairs Canada network of Operational Stress Injury Clinics, the Canadian Forces Health Services, and with mental health professionals across the country. First responders, their families and other Canadians living with and affected by PTSD or a related mental health problem will also benefit from the information and knowledge developed at the Atlas Institute. POSITION OVERVIEW The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families is seeking a Senior Research Associate for its Applied Research team, which is within the Research and Policy portfolio. The Senior Research Associate is responsible for identifying areas for new research, leading the development and cross-portfolio coordination of multi-stakeholder, multi-year research projects, leading the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, publishing and presenting findings, and investigating trends and opportunities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and lead research projects on priorities specific to Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 and Veteran Family members\xe2\x80\x99 mental health;
• Use quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis methods, and adhere to best practice and ethics requirements and considerations;
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including Veterans and Veteran Family members, on research projects;
• Work cross-functionally in support of the successful execution and launch of research projects;
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations on research findings, present research findings at conferences and webinars, and support the development of knowledge mobilization products related to research projects;
• Support Senior and Executive Leadership in their engagement with external stakeholders with analysis, strategic insight, briefing materials, reviews of the literature, and presentations;
• Investigate trends in mental health care system, clinical research, and mental health and addictions issues affecting Veterans and their families, identify common themes and prepare clearly articulated written analyses and papers;
• Develop/enhance and maintain a working knowledge of current research in Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 and Veteran Family member mental health.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrable success working in results-oriented and in-flux environments, in interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams, and in partnerships with groups such as policy makers, researchers, advocates, service providers, and people with lived experience;
• Experience supporting or leading quantitative and qualitative research, with demonstrated knowledge of or exposure to the full project lifestyle;
• Knowledge of the mental health care sector and mental health policy context;
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences;
• Proven expertise leading qualitative and quantitative research studies, including knowledge syntheses and systematic reviews, as well as expertise with advanced data analysis techniques;
• Demonstrated collaboration and interpersonal skills, within and across departments and with external stakeholders;
• Success working independently and as part of cross-functional teams;
• Demonstrated respect for understanding the experiences of Veterans and Veteran Family members, people living with mental health problems and illnesses, diverse populations;
• Commitment to the vision of a transformed, person-centred mental health systems and supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, public health, epidemiology), or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a superior record of achievement;
• A minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 research experience, including leading multi-year studies, and publishing manuscripts and/or reports on findings;
• Track record of building and maintaining positive relationships and collaborations with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Knowledge of the research landscape in Canada, including granting/funding and publication processes;
• Proficient computer skills, including research software (e.g., NVivo; SPSS; R; Qualtrics; RedCap), business communication tools, videoconferencing platforms, and project management solutions;
• Fluency in French will be considered a strong asset;
• Familiarity and background working with military Veterans and family members will be considered a strong asset.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 4 weeks of paid vacation and enrollment in the HOOP Pension Plan;
• Other internal benefits include access to professional development funds and organizational trainings as available.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working standard office hours with start and end time flexibility (37.5 hrs/week). Option for a condensed 4-day work week available upon approval;
• Must be comfortable working in open space and virtual environments;
• Physical/cognitive demands include use of typical office equipment, prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer/telephone, high degree of concentration and attention to detail;
• Psychological demands include deadline drive requirements, capacity to organize and prioritize own work, adaptable to change and ability to set and work towards performance and development goals.
• Work location - remote, anywhere in Canada.

The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families is committed to principles of equity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels safe and empowered. We will be prioritizing applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including First Nations, Inuit, and M\xc3\xa9tis, racialized populations, Veterans, 2SLGBTQ+, people with lived-experience, and family members of people with lived experience.
PR\xc3\x89SENTATION DE L\xe2\x80\x99ORGANISATION Fond\xc3\xa9 par Anciens Combattants Canada, l\xe2\x80\x99Institut Atlas pour les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et leur famille (auparavant le Centre d\xe2\x80\x99excellence sur le trouble de stress post-traumatique [TSPT]) a \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa9tabli en 2019 dans le but d\xe2\x80\x99offrir un meilleur acc\xc3\xa8s \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99information, \xc3\xa0 la recherche, aux outils et \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99expertise portant sur le TSPT et les maladies et probl\xc3\xa8mes de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale connexes. Son objectif est de cr\xc3\xa9er des r\xc3\xa9seaux de connaissances compos\xc3\xa9s de chercheurs, de fournisseurs de services, de v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et de membres de leur famille de partout au pays pour accro\xc3\xaetre l\xe2\x80\x99expertise dans les domaines de la sant\xc3\xa9 mentale, de la pr\xc3\xa9vention du suicide et de la toxicomanie chez les militaires et les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans. L\xe2\x80\x99Institut Atlas effectue des recherches pour g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rer de nouvelles connaissances sur les traitements efficaces des probl\xc3\xa8mes de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale des v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans, et les met directement \xc3\xa0 la disposition des v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans, des professionnels de la sant\xc3\xa9 mentale et d\xe2\x80\x99autres personnes travaillant avec les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans au quotidien. Il fournit des protocoles de traitement \xc3\xa9prouv\xc3\xa9s et des pratiques exemplaires au r\xc3\xa9seau de cliniques pour traumatismes de stress op\xc3\xa9rationnel d\xe2\x80\x99Anciens Combattants Canada, aux Services de sant\xc3\xa9 des Forces arm\xc3\xa9es canadiennes et aux professionnels de la sant\xc3\xa9 mentale de tout le pays. Les premiers r\xc3\xa9pondants, leur famille ainsi que les Canadiennes et les Canadiens atteints d\xe2\x80\x99un TSPT ou d\xe2\x80\x99un probl\xc3\xa8me de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale connexe profiteront \xc3\xa9galement des informations et des connaissances issues de l\xe2\x80\x99Institut Atlas. APER\xc3\x87U DU POSTE L\xe2\x80\x99Institut Atlas pour les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et leur famille est \xc3\xa0 la recherche d\xe2\x80\x99une adjointe de recherche principale ou d\xe2\x80\x99un adjoint de recherche principal qui travaillera au sein de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe de recherche appliqu\xc3\xa9e du service de Recherche et politiques pour cibler de nouveaux secteurs de recherche, mener l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9laboration et la coordination interservices de projets pluriannuels de recherche \xc3\xa0 intervenants multiples, diriger la collecte et l\xe2\x80\x99analyse des donn\xc3\xa9es qualitatives et quantitatives, publier et pr\xc3\xa9senter les conclusions et examiner les tendances et les occasions. FONCTIONS

• Monter et diriger des projets de recherche portant sur la sant\xc3\xa9 mentale des v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et des membres de leur famille.
• Utiliser des m\xc3\xa9thodes d\xe2\x80\x99analyse quantitative et qualitative de donn\xc3\xa9es et d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tudes, et se conformer aux pratiques exemplaires ainsi qu\xe2\x80\x99aux exigences et aux consid\xc3\xa9rations \xc3\xa9thiques.
• Collaborer avec des intervenants externes, dont les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et les membres de leur famille, pour des projets de recherche.
• Travailler avec plusieurs \xc3\xa9quipes pour l\xe2\x80\x99ex\xc3\xa9cution et le lancement des projets de recherche.
• Pr\xc3\xa9parer des rapports, des manuscrits et des pr\xc3\xa9sentations sur les conclusions des \xc3\xa9tudes, les pr\xc3\xa9senter dans des congr\xc3\xa8s et des webinaires, et appuyer le perfectionnement des produits de mobilisation des connaissances li\xc3\xa9s aux projets de recherche.
• Appuyer la direction et la haute direction dans ses actions aupr\xc3\xa8s des intervenants externes en produisant des analyses, des documents strat\xc3\xa9giques, des documents d\xe2\x80\x99information, des revues de la litt\xc3\xa9rature et des pr\xc3\xa9sentations.
• Analyser les tendances dans le syst\xc3\xa8me de soins de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale, la recherche clinique et les probl\xc3\xa8mes de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale et de d\xc3\xa9pendance touchant les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et leur famille; d\xc3\xa9terminer les th\xc3\xa8mes communs et pr\xc3\xa9parer des analyses \xc3\xa9crites et des documents clairs.
• Acqu\xc3\xa9rir ou am\xc3\xa9liorer et maintenir une connaissance pratique du milieu de la recherche sur la sant\xc3\xa9 mentale des v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et des membres de leur famille.

COMP\xc3\x89TENCES ET APTITUDES

• Aptitude av\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9e \xc3\xa0 travailler dans un environnement en \xc3\xa9volution et ax\xc3\xa9 sur les r\xc3\xa9sultats, au sein d\xe2\x80\x99une \xc3\xa9quipe interdisciplinaire et transfonctionnelle et en collaboration avec diverses personnes (responsables des politiques, chercheurs, repr\xc3\xa9sentants, fournisseurs de services et personnes ayant un v\xc3\xa9cu exp\xc3\xa9rientiel).
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience en soutien ou en direction d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tudes quantitatives et qualitatives, et connaissance manifeste ou exp\xc3\xa9rience du cycle de vie complet des projets.
• Connaissance du secteur des soins de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale et des politiques en la mati\xc3\xa8re.
• Talent exceptionnel pour la r\xc3\xa9daction et capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 communiquer efficacement avec un auditoire vari\xc3\xa9.
• Expertise av\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9e en direction d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tudes qualitatives et quantitatives, comme les synth\xc3\xa8ses des connaissances et les revues syst\xc3\xa9matiques, et des techniques avanc\xc3\xa9es d\xe2\x80\x99analyse des donn\xc3\xa9es.
• Aptitudes \xc3\xa9prouv\xc3\xa9es pour la collaboration et les relations interpersonnelles, au sein des services et entre ceux-ci, et avec les intervenants externes.
• Aptitude \xc3\xa0 travailler en solo et avec plusieurs \xc3\xa9quipes.
• Respect et compr\xc3\xa9hension des exp\xc3\xa9riences des v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans, des membres de leur famille et des personnes atteintes de maladies ou de probl\xc3\xa8mes de sant\xc3\xa9 mentale et faisant partie de diverses populations.
• Volont\xc3\xa9 de promouvoir le changement dans les syst\xc3\xa8mes et les services de soins en sant\xc3\xa9 mentale pour qu\xe2\x80\x99ils soient ax\xc3\xa9s sur le patient.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorat dans un domaine pertinent (ex. : psychologie, sociologie, sant\xc3\xa9 publique, \xc3\xa9pid\xc3\xa9miologie) ou une combinaison \xc3\xa9quivalente de formation et d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience avec une attestation de r\xc3\xa9ussite de premier ordre.
• Au moins cinq ans d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience en recherche, comprenant des \xc3\xa9tudes pluriannuelles et la publication de manuscrits ou de rapports sur les conclusions.
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 av\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9e \xc3\xa0 \xc3\xa9tablir et \xc3\xa0 maintenir des relations et des collaborations positives avec toutes sortes d\xe2\x80\x99intervenants.
• Connaissance du secteur de la recherche au Canada, y compris les processus de financement, de subvention et de publication.
• Connaissances informatiques, notamment des logiciels de recherche (ex. : NVivo; SPSS; R; Qualtrics; REDCap), des plateformes de communication pour entreprises, des plateformes de vid\xc3\xa9oconf\xc3\xa9rence et des solutions de gestion de projet.
• Ma\xc3\xaetrise du fran\xc3\xa7ais, un atout important.
• Connaissance et exp\xc3\xa9rience de travail avec les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et les membres de leur famille, un atout important.

R\xc3\x89MUN\xc3\x89RATION

• Salaire et avantages sociaux concurrentiels, dont quatre semaines de vacances pay\xc3\xa9es et l\xe2\x80\x99inscription au HOOPP (r\xc3\xa9gime de retraite pour les travailleurs de la sant\xc3\xa9 en Ontario).
• Autres avantages comme l\xe2\x80\x99acc\xc3\xa8s \xc3\xa0 des fonds de perfectionnement professionnel et \xc3\xa0 des formations internes.

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

• Horaire de travail flexible durant les heures normales de bureau (37,5 h/semaine). Sur approbation, il est possible de concentrer l\xe2\x80\x99horaire sur quatre jours.
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 de travailler dans un espace ouvert et dans un environnement virtuel.
• Exigences physiques et cognitives : utilisation du mat\xc3\xa9riel de bureau habituel, longues p\xc3\xa9riodes de travail en position assise (\xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99ordinateur ou au t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9phone), haut niveau de concentration et souci du d\xc3\xa9tail.
• Exigences psychologiques : respect des \xc3\xa9ch\xc3\xa9ances, capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 organiser sa charge de travail en \xc3\xa9tablissant des priorit\xc3\xa9s, adaptation au changement et capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 \xc3\xa9tablir et \xc3\xa0 faire avancer des objectifs de rendement et de perfectionnement.
• Lieu - t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9travail, de n\xe2\x80\x99importe o\xc3\xb9 au Canada

L\xe2\x80\x99Institut Atlas pour les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans et leur famille souscrit aux principes d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quit\xc3\xa9 et d\xe2\x80\x99inclusion. Nous nous effor\xc3\xa7ons de cr\xc3\xa9er un environnement de travail repr\xc3\xa9sentatif des collectivit\xc3\xa9s que nous servons, o\xc3\xb9 chacun se sent en s\xc3\xa9curit\xc3\xa9 et valoris\xc3\xa9. Nous prioriserons les candidatures de personnes issues de divers horizons comme les Premi\xc3\xa8res Nations, les Inuits, les M\xc3\xa9tis, les populations racis\xc3\xa9es, les v\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9rans, les communaut\xc3\xa9s 2SLGBTQ+, les personnes ayant une exp\xc3\xa9rience concr\xc3\xa8te et les membres de leur famille.
Posted on behalf of the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Please note that The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is not the employer.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2023.


Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.