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About the Role

The pan-Canadian Integrated Youth Services Collaboration Centre (IYS-CC) is recruiting a Program Consultant (Implementation and Integration Specialist) to support IYS backbone organizations in Western Canada. This position will play a key role in supporting deliverables of the IYS-CC by assisting IYS networks in Western Canada to implement their network backbone structures and learning health system processes.

Responsibilities

Applying and integrating evidence informed approaches to change such as Implementation Science, Quality Improvement and service/system design to support IYS leaders to develop and implement backbone structures and learning health system processes
Engaging and fostering collaborative relationships with partners to develop a shared understanding and vision
Developing an understanding of the local mental health and substance use systems in order to support contextualized implementation
Understanding and reviewing trends, engaging and listening to stakeholders needs, and monitoring and synthesizing evaluation data, to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen implementation activities for improving equitable outcomes
Assisting partners (internal and external) with implementing practice and/or system change through facilitation, coaching, problem solving, focused capacity building, consensus building, decision making and conflict resolution
Developing effective implementation processes, high quality resources and tools, and evidence informed trainings, based on understanding needs and contexts of stakeholders, service providers, youth, and leads
Building and supporting the capacity of organizations/agency to support sustainable and effective change
Supporting the implementation of feedback loops and improvement cycles across and within organizations

Requirements

Master’s degree in the field of social work, counselling, psychology, public health, public policy, or a related health or social service discipline (or equivalent)
At least three (3) years’ experience in the field of health promotion/prevention, community health and/or mental health and substance use services or other related health services with a focus on youth mental health implementation
Expertise in health or mental health program planning and implementation with a variety of organizations/agencies, with experience in the Indigenous health and/or mental health and/or substance use sector
Experience working within IYS is considered an asset
Thorough understanding of principles and practices of Indigenous engagement is required
Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, cultures, perspectives and health service providers
Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, inclusivity, respect and social justice
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively and work in collaboration with geographically and culturally diverse partners, stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, and equity seeking groups
Demonstrated skills and commitment to data driven/evidence-informed decision making
Experience working within an Implementation Science framework or other evidence informed implementation or Quality Improvement framework
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to collaborative partnerships and experience facilitating or contributing to program planning
Demonstrated ability to coach partners and colleagues using strength-based problem solving, active listening, motivational interviewing, modeling and other coaching strategies
Experience in assisting organizations/agencies with system change initiatives through facilitation, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, produce and coordinate projects to tight deadlines
Expertise in health equity and a proven track record of engaging others in open, meaningful and productive dialogue about equity, racism, and oppression
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work on a team, as well as function independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability and commitment to supporting the engagement of young people and family members with lived experience in planning and implementation activities, preferably within a mental health/substance use context
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (oral/written), community engagement, and creative problem-solving abilities are required
Proof of educational qualifications relevant to the position will be required at time of hire

Skills

Implementation Science
Quality Improvement
Change management
Stakeholder engagement
Co-development
Coaching
Systems change
Anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice
Health equity frameworks and tools
Indigenous engagement
Data driven/evidence-informed decision making
Strength-based problem solving
Active listening
Motivational interviewing
Organizational skills
Planning skills
Time management skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills (oral/written)
Community engagement skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset

Location

British Columbia
The Yukon
Alberta
Northwest Territories
Canada

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years experience in health promotion/prevention, community health and/or mental health and substance use services or other related health services with a focus on youth mental health implementation

Education Level

Master’s degree in social work, counselling, psychology, public health, public policy, or a related health or social service discipline (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

$85,682.95 – $107,103.68 per year
$85,682.95 – $128,524.42 per year

Benefits

Participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
Flexible work arrangements
Ongoing professional development support

About the Company

The newly established pan-Canadian Integrated Youth Services Collaboration Centre (IYS-CC) aims to support development, implementation and evaluation of Integrated Youth Services (IYS) best practices, quality services, and engaged research across Canada.
IYS networks deliver mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, housing and other health, social and community services to youth ages 12 to 25 years.
The IYS model is characterized by its commitments to equity, engagement, measurement and continuous learning.
The IYS-CC operates in Ontario through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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.
They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.

Equal Opportunity

As an employment equity employer, CAMH actively seeks First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates, those from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges, and additional diverse identities, for our workforce.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.