Communications Coordinator - Public Affairs

CAMH; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH is seeking a Communications Coordinator for the Thriving Minds Partnership with SickKids and GH-CCMH. This full-time, permanent role supports internal and external communications, developing and evaluating strategies as Thriving Minds expands after branding and launch.

Hybrid work, onsite at least three days weekly in the Bell Gateway Building, 100 Stokes St., Toronto. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, you’ll compose quality content, manage newsletters, and build relationships

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields with 3–5 years of corporate communications experience.
• Superior communication and writing skills; strong storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing and creating high-quality communications and media content for print and electronic platforms including social media.
• Developing and deploying e-newsletters; updating the Thriving Minds website.
• Writing and building relationships across Toronto to support Thriving Minds goals.
• Tracking performance and identifying what resonates with Youth to improve content.
• This role may also support several CAMH communications priorities.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Storytelling

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in communications/journalism/public relations

Job description

Job Description

The Public Affairs and Communications team at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, permanent, Communications Coordinator to support internal and external communications, focused primarily on the Thriving Minds Partnership with SickKids and the Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health (GH-CCMH). Reporting to the Manager of Communications, and working closely with the rest of the communications team and teams across the three organizations, you will develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies as Thriving Minds looks to expand communication capabilities after going through an extensive branding process and launch. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a hybrid position, which will be onsite at least three times a week in the Bell Gateway Building at 100 Stokes St.

The Public Affairs and Communications team at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a full-time, permanent, Communications Coordinator to support internal and external communications, focused primarily on the Thriving Minds Partnership with SickKids and the Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health (GH-CCMH). Reporting to the Manager of Communications, and working closely with the rest of the communications team and teams across the three organizations, you will develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies as Thriving Minds looks to expand communication capabilities after going through an extensive branding process and launch. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a hybrid position, which will be onsite at least three times a week in the Bell Gateway Building at 100 Stokes St.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conceptualizing and creating high-quality communications and media content for a variety of print and electronic platforms including all common social media platforms.
• Developing and deploying e-newsletters; and other web-based content. That includes updating the Thriving Minds website.
• Writing will be a key activity in this role as will building and maintaining relationships across Toronto to support organizational priorities as part of the Thriving Minds goals.
• Tracking performance and identifying what is resonating with Youth so that content can be improved over time.
• This role may also support several communications priorities within CAMH as well.

Demonstrated ability to write quality content in a timely manner and translate complex concepts into accessible formats is a required skill. The capacity to think strategically and creatively is critical, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, public relations or other related areas combined with 3–5 years professional experience in corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Superior communication skills, impeccable writing and well-developed story-telling skills are required. Sound judgement, discretion, professionalism, tact, diplomacy and the ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently in a demanding, deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment are all requirements.

Salary Range: $37.51-$50.60/hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

About Us

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

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