Shkaabe Makwa Scientific Director Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is Canada's first hospital‑based centre designed to drive culturally‑responsive systems initiatives to achieve health justice and wellness for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities through the advancement of research, workforce development and innovative healing models that harmonize traditional knowledge and medical expertise.The Centre is seeking a full‑time, permanent Scientific Director to shape the research portfolio and develop a transformational research agenda that supports Indigenous self‑determination in health and contributes to policy, practice and systems change. The Scientific Director will support research teams working closely with Indigenous communities, organisations, service providers, leaders, people with lived experience and other partners to co‑develop and implement culturally grounded research that is underpinned by strong ethical values, decolonial approaches and intentional efforts to advance Indigenous health justice. The position will also oversee research teams that develop, adapt, pilot and evaluate clinical interventions and treatment modalities that weave traditional knowledge and western evidence, and explore the implementation of traditional healing practices in the hospital system.This is an exceptional scientific leadership opportunity for a visionary researcher to provide strategic research and administrative leadership for Shkaabe Makwa and facilitate leading‑edge research that responds to the priorities of Indigenous communities and partners while driving change.ResponsibilitiesPromote and facilitate leading‑edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the mission of Shkaabe Makwa and the hospital.Provide strong foresight and business acumen to grow and develop the research portfolio at Shkaabe Makwa, ensuring a grounding in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis knowledges, worldviews, and values.Lead strategic planning for the research portfolio at Shkaabe Makwa, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Shkaabe Makwa and the hospital.Lead, inspire and support a team of scientists, researchers and operational staff in creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment that results in high‑performing teams while fostering a culture of work‑life balance.Provide scientific leadership, ensuring that Shkaabe Makwa‑led research projects are methodologically sound, rigorous, high quality and aligned with ethical standards and practices.Maintain a robust program of independent research, including leading the development and submission of funding applications that advance high‑impact research that responds to the needs and priorities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and address gaps in health policy and the mental health and substance use system.Oversee finances for Shkaabe Makwa’s research portfolio.Accountable for establishing and strengthening reciprocal relationships with First Nation, Métis and urban Indigenous communities, Indigenous organisations, Indigenous researchers, Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers.Accountable for identifying and cultivating opportunities for collaborative partnerships across CAMH and CAMH research centres, and for establishing and extending research partnerships and networks through local, national and international collaborations.Oversee the planning, development and implementation of an Indigenous data governance framework for CAMH and ensure management of existing and new sources of data held by Shkaabe Makwa align with the framework.Encourage, support and cooperate with Foundation/hospital fundraising efforts.Serve on administrative committees essential to the operations of Shkaabe Makwa and research working groups as appropriate.Support knowledge mobilization activities, ensuring research findings are communicated to a range of audiences.Together with the Director, Strategy & Planning, oversee the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Centre.QualificationsThis position requires the incumbent to be First Nations, Inuit or Métis with strong ties to Indigenous communities.PhD and/or MD with a record of interdisciplinary and collaborative research informing mental health and addiction policy and practice, including epidemiology of mental illness and/or addictions; policy and/or prevention research; population mental health and/or addictions; intervention development and evaluation research and/or health services and health systems research or related fields.Minimum 8 years of independent research experience, including 2 or more years in a senior scientist role and/or other scientific leadership experience.Must hold an academic position at or be affiliated with an accredited post‑secondary institution in Ontario.Demonstrated track record of excellence and achievements in all aspects of independent research performance (grant funding success, peer‑reviewed publications and other research outputs, recognition at the national or international level in the form of keynote invitations and major prizes).Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to large research teams and research programs in an evolving research environment, and experience in forming multi‑centre collaborations.Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision for Shkaabe Makwa’s research program and align research priorities with Shkaabe Makwa’s mission and the mission of the hospital.Experience centring Indigenous knowledges, worldviews and values across the lifecycle of a research project.Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to represent Shkaabe Makwa and communicate research findings as well as superior facilitation, negotiation and consensus‑building skills in order to listen to and build relationships with a broad range of partners and stakeholders.Demonstrated understanding of and experience supporting Indigenous data sovereignty.Strong managerial and administrative skills are essential for effective oversight in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities.Excellent knowledge of equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to integrate anti‑racist, anti‑ableist, decolonial and anti‑sanist practices into all aspects of the portfolio’s work.Demonstrated knowledge of human and financial resources planning and management.Proficiency in both official languages and/or an Indigenous language is an asset.Executive Compensation & Benefits Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $158,171.74 – $197,714.68 per year. Full salary range $158,171.74 – $237,257.62 per year reflects progressive growth and leadership tenure within the organization. CAMH Advantage: includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and wellness benefits and opportunities to shape healthcare innovation at a systems level.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful and free from discrimination or harassment. 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 racialised 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. 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