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About the Role
The HSJCC Engagement and Communications Specialist will support the Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Network to improve communications, engagement, and representation of diverse voices. This role supports the strategic direction, programs, and policy initiatives of the HSJCC Network through engagement, networking, communications, knowledge exchange, and event management.
Responsibilities
- Enhance a comprehensive strategy to improve sector engagement at local, regional, and provincial levels within the HSJCC Network.
- Coordinate multi-sectoral and diverse groups to lead the Provincial HSJCC’s advisory committees, including addressing anti-racism and people with lived experience.
- Collaborate with key partners including Local and Regional HSJCCs, member organizations, and those with lived experience.
- Create and execute strategies to share relevant information and ideas and promote the HSJCC Network.
- Lead knowledge exchange activities including educational webinars, forums, and sector meetings for the Provincial HSJCC.
- Work alongside the communications team to ensure consistent branding and messaging for the Provincial HSJCC and HSJCC Network.
- Support the communications team in translating the complex work of the HSJCC Network into easily digested analysis and content.
- Contribute innovative ideas and content for various collateral materials (web, print, multimedia, and other promotional materials).
- Develop workplan activities and meet key deliverables in partnership with the HSJCC Network Coordinator, HSJCC Program Manager, and Justice Policy Analyst.
Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field (health, human services, criminal justice).
- Three to five years of engagement experience and a strong ability for facilitating knowledge exchange.
- Strong facilitation skills and experience leading diverse groups.
- Excellent communications skills and ability to execute strategies clearly and digestibly across various formats and audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and networks.
- Experience managing projects and multiple tasks within established timelines in a team environment.
- Familiarity with key concepts of mental health promotion, health equity, and social determinants of health.
- Familiarity with Zoom Webinar and email marketing campaign services (e.g., MailChimp).
- Experience working in multi-sectoral partnerships and liaising with non-governmental organizations and government agencies.
- Must maintain and submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
Skills
- Facilitation
- Knowledge Exchange
- Communications
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Conflict Navigation
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Diplomacy
- Judgement
- Adaptability
- Graphic Design (Asset)
- Web Design (Asset)
- Social Media (Asset)
- Working with peer-led groups and those with lived experience (Asset)
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice sector and its intersections with human services (Asset)
- WordPress (Asset)
- Zoom Webinar
- MailChimp
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Regular (Permanent)
- Hybrid
- Desk job
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of engagement experience
Education Level
- University degree in a relevant field
Salary/Compensations
- Hiring Rate: $76,866.17 - $79,172.16 per annum (35-hour work week)
- Salary Grid: $76,866.17 (Step 1) - $86,513.55 (Step 5)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension through HOOPP
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Exclusive paid time-off
- Opportunities for professional development
About the Company
- The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a provincial association committed to improving services and support for individuals living with mental illnesses and addictions issues, and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.
- Celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings professional and lived experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances.
Equal Opportunity
- Workplace and candidate accommodation is available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.
- We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.