SmokeFreeConnect: Community Advisors Wanted to co-design Virtual Hub for Smoking Cessation

Opportunity details

Position type

Patient Partner

Number of positions available

8

Organization

CAMH

Role overview

SmokeFreeConnect is a national research study designed to support adults in rural and remote communities across Canada who want to quit smoking. We’re building a virtual hub to provide ongoing, accessible support for people who smoke. This online space will offer information, connection, and encouragement throughout participants’ quit journeys. Alongside the digital hub, we will also identify five rural or remote communities to pilot in-person supports, including free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and other community-driven initiatives As a member of the Community Advisory Committee, you’ll help ensure the study is inclusive, relevant and grounded in real-life experiences. This is a 2-year commitment, with opportunities to stay involved throughout the different stages of the project. Your role may include: -Reviewing and improving participant materials (e.g., flyers, consent forms, surveys, etc.) -Shaping the virtual hub to feel supportive, relatable, and helpful -Ensuring the appropriateness of language, tone, and content that reflect real-world experiences -Recommending tools, features, and topics that would best support people on their quit-smoking journey You don’t need any research background - just your perspective as someone with lived/living experience of smoking and quitting.

Required knowledge, experience, skills

We’re seeking adults (18+) who either: -Currently smoke and are thinking about quitting or have tried quitting in the past. Or -Used to smoke and have successfully quit. We especially welcome individuals who: -Are open to sharing honest feedback -Want to improve resources for people trying to quit -Reflect a range of experiences, backgrounds, and identities Preference given to individuals who are located in a rural or remote community. We aim to form a diverse advisory committee of up to 10 members, with fair representation across geography (especially rural or remote areas), gender, and other lived experiences.

Time commitment

Advisors will meet online approximately once every 3 months for 1–2 hours. Materials will be sent in advance so you can review them on your own pace. We are looking for members who will commit to a minimum of 1 year.

Location

Virtual

What can you expect from the research team?

Research team will: Provide you with relevant information clearly and in plain terms. Provide you with a clear rationale for engaging patients or family members in their work. Be transparent about how and why decisions were made. Provide follow-up about how your input was used and how patient/family involvement impacted the research. Understand and avoid tokenism and take steps to ensure meaningful, authentic engagement Work with you to identify any accessibility supports you need to participate effectively Provide you with an honorarium for your time

Supports available to participate

Honoraria

Submission of interest deadline

August 29, 2025