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
Knowledge Synthesis Coordinator
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).
The Network is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Knowledge Synthesis Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This Knowledge Synthesis Coordinator will play a key role in knowledge synthesis activities within the Network. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong initiative and exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
Administrative Assistant, 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).
The Network is seeking a reliable, meticulous, and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team.
Research Associate, ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network
The ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network is a national initiative dedicated to enhancing the mental health and wellness of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth across Canada. It serves as a collaborative gathering and learning space for Indigenous youth, Elders, Knowledge Holders, families and carers, community members, leaders and organizations; provincial and territorial Integrated Youth Services (IYS) networks, and both Indigenous and allied service providers and researchers and trainees.
This exciting research program builds on the work of the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Council. It aims to identify and share wise practices; identify, develop, and evaluate culturally appropriate and contextually relevant interventions, and measures; understand views of Indigenous youths, service providers, and decision-makers on topics related to youth mental health and mental health services and developing culturally and contextually relevant outcomes, among others.
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.