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 Rural Affairs 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.
In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, suicide and how to start a conversation around mental well-being.
Growth Workshops are short, focused sessions that bring accessible mental health education to the agricultural community.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Interim Program Outreach Coordinator within our Agriculture Wellness Ontario program. This position works with the agricultural community to promote and deliver mental health programming and resources with a special focus on the In the Know and Growth Workshop programs. 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
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
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 the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. This position requires regular travel, possibly requiring overnight stays.
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. 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.