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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 Colleges Ontario, the Council of Ontario Universities, the College Student Alliance, and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance created the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) that is a provincial hub supporting new and existing initiatives that address the mental health needs of post-secondary students.

Job Summary


We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Knowledge & Research Lead. Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of CICMH, this position works with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to enhance their capacity to support student mental health and wellness. A key piece of work involves creating new knowledge tools (toolkits, trainings, information sheets) to support gaps in campus mental health, as well as creating and facilitating knowledge management and research best practices for campus mental health that support and advance the goals and objectives of CICMH partnership.

Core Responsibilities


  • To engage and support Ontario post-secondary institutions in their commitment to post-secondary students’ and staffs’ mental health and well-being.
  • Draw on existing bodies of knowledge or evidence from research and other sources, and works with key stakeholders to provide tailored, evidence-informed guidance and practical tools to facilitate desired changes in practice, programs, or policies.
  • Analyze mental health initiatives and frameworks by reviewing relevant literature, conducting interviews, collecting, and analyzing statistical data, and sharing knowledge with post-secondary stakeholders on current issues.
  • Develop and compile evidence-based resources for online and offline knowledge management purposes (training sessions, toolkits, information sheets, webinars).
  • Prepare and facilitate knowledge exchange programs, including online courses, videos.
  • Coordinate, develop and deliver presentations at regional forums, conferences, workshops, and symposia.
  • Build partnerships with other academic, clinical, and community researchers to enhance CICMH’s information base.
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement proposals, business cases, and project charters.
  • Develop and maintain updated work plans, facilitating regularly scheduled project meetings, managing budgets as required and managing project timelines.
  • Lead special projects and initiatives including defining the issues, developing a proposal, carrying out research and analysis, and developing options and recommendations for implementation.
  • Facilitate and support campuses implementing frameworks such as the National Standard Z2003-20 (Mental health and well-being for post-secondary students).
  • Maintain knowledge of current national and international best and emerging practices in post-secondary student mental health research and evaluation.
  • Support evaluations and assessments of mental health projects across the province through the creation of toolkits and resources.
  • Maintain, update, and manage relevant sections of CICMH’s website and CRM (Salesforce)
  • Respond to internal and external research information requests including literature reviews.
  • Prepare reports, documents, and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Assist in developing and reorganizing online platforms.
  • Outreach to community partners and campus mental health projects across the province
  • Coordinate, create and facilitate curriculum delivered to varied campus stakeholders, including Campus Mental Health Works training.
  • Support and actively participate in the work of CMHA Ontario in the realm of mental health and well-being as needed.

Skills & Experience


We are seeking a highly collaborative individual with strong interpersonal skills, who takes initiative, has well-developed time management skills, and is highly adaptable. The successful candidate will have solid organizational commitment, and strong critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills.


  • University degree in psychology, social work, sociology, health-related research, or a related field required.
  • 5-7 years of experience with knowledge management, psychoeducation, or research analysis.
  • Experience with knowledge mobilization, including webinars, online resource libraries, and developing emerging and best practices content.
  • Knowledge of campus mental health an asset.
  • Superior organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; fluency in French an asset.
  • Strong research analysis, writing, and editing skills.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Ability to synthesize information for varied audiences.
  • Experience with community engagement for the purpose of developing knowledge mobilization products, such as toolkits, learning modules, lay and research publications, and policy briefs, using feedback from knowledge users.
  • Experience using Salesforce, LearnDash, Videoscribe, and WordPress.
  • Strong outreach skills with community partners and campus mental health projects an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, cultures, perspectives, and health service providers an asset.


Salary


Hiring Rate: This position pays between $75,483.93 and $77,748.45 per annum, based on a 35-hour work week.

The salary grid for this role ranges between $75,483.93 at Step 1 and $84,955.55 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, regular (permanent) position working standard office hours (currently 35 hours/week). This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and may require travel. We are

currently operating within a hybrid model, with colleagues working from the office at least 3 days/week and from home up to 2 days/week.

Travel is expected 1-2 times per month within Ontario, which may require an overnight stay, depending on location.

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 does not have direct reports. It 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.


Deadline to apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume online via BambooHR by end of day Friday, July 3, 2025. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest.