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Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What we offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our employees balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental, EAP and life insurance, we offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• 18 days accrued personal days
• Overtime paid in lieu
• HOOPP (Pension Plan)
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

We are currently seeking a Communications Officer to join our team. The role of the Communications Officer is responsible for developing effective communications plans, and products, annual reports, marketing, branding and creating content for a variety of mediums and delivered through a variety of channels (written, audio, and video) in alignment with the organization’s strategic vision.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position, reporting to the Director, Clinical Support Services located at 314-7700 Hurontario, Brampton, Ontario. CMHA Peel Dufferin has adapted to a hybrid working model including a mix of on-site and remote work. Staff is required to have onsite presence 2-3 times, or more if needed, to meet client and/or program needs.

Salary band: $62,638.22 - $70,441.99 per year

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Management, staff and clients to develop, implement and maintain an effective communications plan.
• Plan, execute and manage CMHA annual communications calendar, including CMHA’s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram)
• Research, write, edit, and distribute high quality content, including internal and external publications, press releases, website content, digital content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization's activities, products and/or services. including systemic issues.
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization with prior approval from supervisor.
  
• Develop internal communication content and plans to support change management and ongoing projects
• Support the communications of CMHA’s events such as the annual ‘Ride, don’t Hide’ Event and other fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with CMHA’s Education team to organize requests for display and speaking representation at public events for example workplace wellness health fairs.
• Participate in community development and seek opportunities to participate where applicable to the role
• Facilitate plans for securing corporate sponsorships with the fundraising team
• Manage internal branding for all programs including development to distribution of branded materials
• Ensure communications and activities support CMHA’s strategy and are consistent with its vision, mission and brand.

What you need to join our team

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communication studies, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a communications role
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (e.g.InDesign/Photoshop).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of volunteers is an asset
• Ability to develop strategic approaches to identify and develop corporate relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through strong verbal and written communication across multiple mediums
• Demonstrated experience and strong ability in presenting and developing high quality and professional health education (workshops, seminars, public forums, speaking engagements, media presentations, etc.) to a wide variety of audiences.
• Well-developed and demonstrated knowledge of mental health, mental illness, stress management, anti-stigma, workplace wellness, mental health system issues and health promotion principles (Knowledge of concurrent disorder, addictions, and dual diagnosis would be an asset)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Satisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screening
• Satisfactory references
• Proof of administered full-series Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. If unable to be vaccinated for reasons relating to protected grounds under the Code, completed medical or religious exemption must be provided

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only support the assistance of people who are struggling, you’ll help support their return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career.

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CMHA Peel Dufferin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to diversity and inclusiveness at our workplace and recognize the unique contribution every individual makes to the community.

We acknowledge that removing and reducing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required in providing opportunities that foster independence, inclusion, and dignity for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.

CMHA Peel Dufferin is committed to pay equity and right to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in all aspects of the workplace environment and employment relationship.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the HR Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.