Senior Consultant, Strategy and Partnerships - Communications and Partnerships

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time Senior Consultant to join their Strategy, Partnerships and Corporate Planning team. This role involves leading strategic implementation, supporting stakeholder engagement, and enhancing organizational capacity for strategic change. Candidates should have a relevant university degree, 3–5 years of experience in a consulting or healthcare setting, and strong facilitation skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or healthcare settings, especially in mental health and addictions.
• Experience in managing complex projects and developing creative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic implementation across CAMH using various approaches.
• Support strategic planning through stakeholder engagement and evaluation.
• Contribute to CAMH’s partnership strategy.
• Build organizational capacity for strategic change.
• Apply foresight and innovation practices.
• Collaborate across portfolios and build strong relationships.

Skills

Systems thinking

Human-centered design

Partnership-building

Strategic implementation

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in health sciences, public health, health policy/administration, business administration, design, or related discipline

Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Job description

Overview

CAMH is seeking (2) full-time, permanent Senior Consultant, Strategy and Partnerships to join the Strategy, Partnerships and Corporate Planning team. This office plays a pivotal role in shaping CAMH’s future through strategic foresight, corporate planning, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic implementation across CAMH using systems thinking, human-centered design, and equity-focused approaches.
• Support strategic planning through stakeholder engagement, environmental scanning, facilitation, work plan development, and evaluation.
• Contribute to CAMH’s partnership strategy, including supporting the development, maintenance and evaluation of key partnerships.
• Build organizational capacity for strategic change and partnership development by creating and disseminating tools, resources, and coaching models.
• Apply foresight and innovation practices to anticipate future challenges and position CAMH for long-term success.
• Collaborate across portfolios, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and facilitate meaningful engagement processes.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A university degree in health sciences, public health, health policy / administration, business administration, design, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or healthcare settings; experience in mental health and addictions is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in systems thinking, human-centered design, partnership-building, and strategic implementation.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication and writing skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Ability to frame and synthesize insights and pitch ideas persuasively.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects, analyzing data, and developing practical and creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience working with equity-driven and anti-oppressive approaches and embedding them into strategic processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a matrixed team environment with multiple stakeholders.
• A growth mindset and strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.

Salary Range: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package.