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About the Role

CMHA Ontario is seeking an experienced Learning Specialist for a full-time, special funded contract position until August 24, 2027. This role will lead the development, revision, and customization of workplace mental health training and associated materials for the Supporting Working Ontarians During Uncertain Economic Times project.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and enhance the existing Mental Health Works curriculum for the business community and lead updates and development of related workplace mental health training for project delivery.
• Develop facilitator guides, participant resources, and implementation tools.
• Support the development of digital learning pathways in collaboration with project partners.
• Maintain oversight of the project’s curriculum, modules, and training materials through a quality improvement lens based on the latest research and practice in modern workplace trends, mental health best practices, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Anti-Racism (EDIAA) best practices, and the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, as well as client, participant, and facilitator feedback.
• Coordinate French translation with external vendors to maintain quality and consistency across languages.
• Support the project team in ensuring all materials reflect current trademark, copyright, visual identity, and intellectual property requirements.
• Liaise with internal resource positions to implement and monitor quality assurance measures, including evaluation practices, and to suggest improvements in consultation with team members.
• Support community educator onboarding, training, and periodic development opportunities on workplace mental health best practices and curriculum updates.
• Lead the development and implementation of customized workshops for project clients, as requested.
• Assist with the development of workplace resources that support employer engagement and workforce resilience.
• Support project implementation by ensuring learning resources align with the approved workplan and performance commitments.
• Attend regular meetings with project team members and CMHA Ontario.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in curriculum development with adult learners is required.
• Experience in the mental health, healthcare or business/workplace wellness fields is required.
• Experience in curriculum development, including learning modules, workshop/participant materials, training materials, and other pieces of the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to design curricula in plain language related to mental health and addictions.
• Ability to plan and deliver training and development sessions that engage facilitators/educators in shared knowledge exchange, skill development and best practice discussions.
• Familiarity with equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism best practices, and their application in curriculum design and delivery to meet diverse participant needs.
• Experience applying judgment, initiative, and discretion when dealing with confidential, legal, and/or sensitive information.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook), database management, and email software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with a high attention to detail.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• G Class license is a strong asset.
• Experience and training in project management is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with key concepts of mental health promotion, health equity, and social determinants of health an asset.
• Working knowledge of the mental health and addictions sector, workplace mental health, and the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace preferred.

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contract
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Certification/designation in a relevant healthcare or related field (e.g. RP, BSW, MSW, SSW, etc.) preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $76,866.17 - $79,172.16 per annum (Hiring Rate)
• $76,866.17 - $86,513.55 per annum (Salary Grid)

Benefits

• Pension through HOOPP
• Life, health, and 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.
• Supporting Working Ontarians During Uncertain Economic Times is a special one-year initiative. This Employment Ontario project is funded by the Government of Ontario. It aims to strengthen workforce resilience by delivering workplace mental health education, clinical supports, leadership development, and employer engagement across Ontario. The project is led by CMHA Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, CMHA Windsor-Essex County, and CMHA York Region South Simcoe.

Equal Opportunity

• The Canadian Mental Health Association celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings professional and lived experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you.
• Workplace and candidate accommodation is available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request. To request accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@ontario.cmha.ca
• 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.