Key Player in Mental Health Advocacy

4 days ago


Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada Odgers Berndtson Full time

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a leading academic and teaching hospital providing specialized mental health, addiction, and geriatric care. As the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in Ontario, they serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in the province.

The Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs plays a pivotal role at Waypoint, supporting and advancing their strategic vision by enhancing their communications presence, including government relations, media relations, social media, stakeholder engagement, philanthropy, and community outreach.

This key position will proactively elevate Waypoint's profile by fostering relationships with media, partners, government entities, and potential donors through a comprehensive integrated communications and public affairs program targeting policymakers, funders, healthcare professionals, system leaders, and the community.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and mentor a team effectively. A graduate degree in a relevant discipline and 5-7 years of progressive experience in communications and public affairs are required, preferably gained within the healthcare sector, with mental health and hospital experience being an asset.

A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year reflects the importance of this role. The successful candidate will cultivate responsive and engaged teams, collaborating with various departments to execute communications and public affairs initiatives successfully. If you are an experienced communications professional passionate about driving impactful change, this is an opportunity to make a significant difference in mental health, addiction, and geriatric services.



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