Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Leader

6 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Children's Mental Health Ontario Full time
Director, Strategic Relations and Communications

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the organization's communications, government relations, and stakeholder engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for advancing CMHO's strategic objectives and reputation through effective communication and relationship-building.

About the Role

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster and leverage relationships with partners across government, healthcare, and children's services. You will have experience presenting complex issues to senior-level officials and system partners, as well as expertise in strategic relationship building and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the Stakeholder Relations and Communications Plan, including strategies and tactics on relevant public policy, legislative, and member issues.
  • Communicate the value of members and the needs of infants, children, youth, and their families to government, the public, and broader system partners.
  • Promote CMHO positions with senior government officials and other external audiences in person and in writing to support and improve the child and youth mental health system.
  • Oversee strategic communications activities, including digital and social media, media relations, and member communications.
Requirements
  • Proven track-record in a provincial government and/or corporate government relations environment.
  • In-depth understanding of Ontario's government and political decision-making system(s), including the roles of Members of Provincial Parliament, Cabinet Ministers, and the Public Service.
  • Experience working with people with lived experience is an asset.
  • University degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years' related experience.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $113,000 to $120,000 per year, plus benefits. CMHO is an equal opportunity employer, and all hires are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check and vulnerable sector screen.



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