Mental Health Consultant

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to enhance workplace mental health initiatives. Responsibilities include planning the mental health strategy and consulting on workplace situations. Candidates need a related degree and 5 years of experience in mental health. The role offers a salary of $49.16 - $65.54 per hour and operates on-site at the Civic Centre.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in workplace and employee mental health.
• Success in developing and managing projects, programs, and strategies for health promotion.
• Certifications in Working Minds and Mental Health First Aid considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate the City's Mental Health Strategy.
• Plan the next phase of the Mental Health Strategy.
• Establish a measurement system for mental health progress.
• Enhance tools and programs related to workplace mental health.
• Provide consultation on complex workplace situations.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Direct service delivery

Time management

Change management

Organizational facilitation

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Health Promotion, Nursing, Psychology, or Social Work

Master’s degree or registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Nurse

Job description

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Mental Health Consultant

Req ID:27178
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 12 months
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:10/07/2025

The City of Mississauga is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable and proactive Mental Health Consultant to join an amazing and supportive in-house Employee Health Services team. This team includes expertise from an Occupational Medical Physician and Psychiatrist, Occupational Health Consultants, Claims Management Specialists and support staff. The Employee Health Services team provides guidance to support and ensure the City has a safe, healthy and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Champion the ongoing implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the City’s Mental Health Strategy supporting employee psychological health, safety and well-being which is a critical component of the City’s Human Resources People Strategy. The strategy aligns with best practices embedded in CSA Standard for Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) in the Workplace.
• Plan and develop the next phase of the City’s Mental Health Strategy which will span the next 4 years
• Establish a measurement system to objectively measure progress in creating a mentally healthy and psychologically safe workplace and identify future work-plan priorities.
• Enhance tools, training and programs related to workplace mental health including those that will help build resiliency and contribute to informal conflict resolution processes.
• Provide consultation on complex workplace situations, disability claims, stay at work/return to work plans, and accommodations that involve mental illness or mental health challenges.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety team to embed PHS principles within the Health and Safety Management System.
• Act as lead liaison for the Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Health Promotion, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work or other related Social Services programs. Preference will be given to candidates who have a master’s degree and/or are a Registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, or related health professional.
• Minimum 5 years progressively responsible related experience in workplace and employee mental health including coordinating health promotion initiatives
• Demonstrated success developing and managing related projects, programs and strategies
• Working Minds and Mental Health First Aid Instructor certifications are considered assets
• Certification in Project Management is considered an asset
• Highly developed skills in interpersonal relations, direct service delivery, time management, change management, organizational facilitation and communication skills
• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and PHIPPA as they relate to workplace psychological health.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $49.16 - $65.54 (Grade F salary $89,464 to $119,286)
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: LEG/Employee Health Services
Department/Division/Section: LEG/Legislative Services Dept, LEG/HR Division, Healthy Workplace
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title.This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.