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.
CMHA Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness operates Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs that bring mental health education, counselling services and enhanced community support to agricultural communities across the province.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Interim Program Outreach Coordinator – Guardian Network. This position works with the agricultural community to promote and deliver mental health programming and resources with a special focus on the Guardian Network. A key piece of this work involves face to face meetings and participation in agricultural events across the province.
The ideal candidate is an outgoing communicator with strong presentation skills, knowledge of Ontario’s rural/agricultural community, and general knowledge of mental health promotion. Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset. Regular travel across Ontario is required.
Core Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the Guardian Network’s outreach strategy in collaboration with the Program and Engagement Managers.
- Support coordination of outreach planning, scheduling and budgets.
- Respond to and support coordination of outreach and presentation requests.
- Deliver outreach presentations at agricultural events, regional forums, conferences, workshops, and symposia.
- Table at relevant trade shows, events and conferences to promote and grow brand recognition of the programs.
- Provide facilitation and moderation support to Agricultural Mental Health programs (including In the Know, Growth Workshops and The Guardian Network)
- Develop and maintain strong community relationships via in-person visits and virtual check-ins, and through a variety of communication channels, such as ongoing email communications, educational webinars, and attendance at medical, health, and agriculture events.
- Work closely with CMHA branch staff across Ontario to promote The Guardian Network within their catchment. Make contacts in each branch region, be able to make links and support branch staff at agricultural events, fairs or community events.
- Engage with key program stakeholders, including farmer suicide prevention networks in other provinces and Ontario-based farming associations, to support program promotion and delivery.
- Coordinate and provide regular program updates to the appropriate Program Manager.
- Contribute to annual plans and reports and submit regular activity updates to the Senior Manager, Agriculture Wellness Ontario.
- Participate in internal meetings, including training opportunities within Provincial Programs Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Skill-Based Competencies
- Education: Degree or diploma in social work, community work, psychology, public health or a related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required.
- Knowledge of, or commitment to, learning about the Ontario agricultural community.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds to build trust and rapport.
- Interpersonal Skills: Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues, community members, partners and the public.
- Ethics and Boundaries: A strong understanding of professional ethics and boundaries.
- A valid driver’s license, and/or ability to travel.
Experience comes in many forms. If you meet some of these requirements but not all, please do consider applying.
Salary
Hiring Rate: This position pays between $73,520.97 and $75,726.60 per annum, based on a 35-hour work week.
The salary grid for this role ranges between $73,520.97 at Step 1 and $82,748.49 at Step 5. The initial salary offered for this position is anticipated to fall between Step 1 and Step 2 of the salary grid as posted above as the hiring rate.
The successful candidate will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes pension through HOOPP, life, health, and dental insurance, exclusive paid time-off and opportunities for professional development.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time, temporary fixed term contract (anticipated for 12-13 months), bargaining position, covering for a leave of absence, working standard office hours (currently 35 hours/week). This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, but will allow for remote work for qualified candidates outside of the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. The position requires regular travel, possibly requiring an overnight stay.
This position is also a desk job with extended periods of sitting, reading, telephone interaction, and working at the computer. This position involves some moderate lifting, shipping, and handling. Attendance at various meetings throughout the workday/workweek will be required; meetings may occur on short notice, depending on the circumstances.
This position is within the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to maintain and submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
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.
