Opportunities
We look for individuals who are passionate about changing the systems of mental health care for young people, especially those who are underrepresented and part of marginalized groups. You would be joining a team that is at the forefront of diverse collaborations with youth, families, researchers, service providers, policy makers and community organizations. You can train, work, or volunteer with us. We invite applicants from historically marginalised and underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience. We also host visitors.
Current positions available
Learning Communities and Evaluation Coordinator, ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network
The ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network is a national Network dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellness for First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth in Canada. Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), this Network is led by Dr. Christopher Mushquash (Lakehead University, Ontario) and Dr. Srividya Iyer (Douglas Research Centre, affiliated with McGill University, Quebec).
This exciting research program aims to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally grounded Indigenous youth mental health and wellness services; increase and strengthen knowledge, capacities, workforce and next-generation leadership; expand and strengthen “data” collection (stories, experiences, numbers, etc.), and integrate Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into learning health systems (learning communities). The Network draws upon the collective experience and wisdom of Network members, encompassing national Indigenous organizations, Elders, Knowledge Holders, youth, community members and leaders, family members and carers, provincial and territorial IYS networks, and both Indigenous and allied service providers, researchers, students and trainees.
The Network is seeking a Learning Communities and Evaluation Coordinator to join our growing team. This position will play a key role in developing, implementing, supporting, and coordinating the Network’s Learning Communities initiative, and supporting evaluation-related Network initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative and ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Trainee
Professor Iyer enjoys mentoring and is available for research supervision of undergraduate, masters, PhD, post-doctoral and research-track resident trainees. Contact srividya.iyer@mcgill.ca and navdeep.kaur.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca if you would like to join the team as a trainee! Please attach your CV when you email us. Click below to learn more about what to expect as a future trainee.