Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch Looking for Strategic Initiatives Specialist at Brampton, ON Full Time

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our employees balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental and EFAP we offer our team members the following perks:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation
• HOOPP (pension plan)
• Accrued personal days plus 2 flexible days each year
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

We are currently seeking a full-time contract Strategic Initiatives Specialist to join our team for 12 months, starting December 2022. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of strategic activities that support senior-level decision making and the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The Strategic Initiatives Specialist will be assigned to lead and drive some of the key projects/deliverables needed to meet CMHA Peel Dufferin’s strategy and objectives in both Corporate Services and Clinical operations.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) 12-month contract position, reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Services and Strategy, located at 601-7700 Hurontario, Brampton, Ontario. Due to Covid-19, remote work may be available.

Salary band: $70,441.99 – $80,847.01 per year

What You Will Do

• Support CMHA Peel Dufferin’s corporate and clinical planning cycle, including development and evaluation of the strategic plan
• Provide high quality strategic planning expertise for CMHA Peel Dufferin’s Leadership team and program leads, including research support
• Conduct ongoing assessments of industry and competitive landscape
• Identify key industry trends impacting the business, and characterize associated opportunities for growth
• Drive greater efficiency, effectiveness, and capability in collaboration with leaders
• Support special initiatives as requested by the Senior leadership team in support of the strategic vision
• Define goals, targets and strategies and develop delivery approaches and implementation plans
• Analyze data and monitor progress towards outcomes
• Collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders as required and prepare presentations on key strategic initiatives
• Identify and resolve roadblocks and assist with change initiatives, quality improvement plans and projects that deliver on the organizational strategy
• Provide support to internal and external strategic committees, including planning and organizing meetings, producing relevant supporting documentation, coordinating information dissemination, and undertaking follow-up activities
• Build delivery capability and define methods and tools to support strategic initiatives
• Provide support to and supervise students if applicable

What You Need to Join Our Team

• Graduate degree in Business, Public Policy, Economics, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in strategic planning, policy, or related role
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with change management
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in coordinating, planning, and executing projects of a strategic nature
• Experience in the not-for-profit or healthcare sector is an asset
• Experience in forecasting and/or planning experience is an asset
• Ability to think strategically and understand the strategic significance of data/results
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills to support the development, monitoring, and critical evaluation of strategies and implementation plans
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Superior analytical skills, especially in support of strategic planning and decision-making
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective and engaging presentations for senior level directors
• Demonstrated leadership in organizational committees, projects, and other work groups
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with senior management, front-line staff, and stakeholders
• Able to manage system ambiguity in a professional manner
• Self-directed, Initiative and ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, constantly shifting and changing healthcare landscape
• Satisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screening
• Proof of administered full-series Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. If unable to be vaccinated for reasons relating to protected grounds under the Code, completed medical or religious exemption must be provided

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career.

CMHA Peel Dufferin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to diversity and inclusiveness at our workplace and recognize the unique contribution every individual makes to the community.

We acknowledge that removing and reducing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required in providing opportunities that foster independence, inclusion, and dignity for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Aboriginal, Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples, racialized groups/persons of colour, people with varying abilities, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+, those who identify as women, and other equity-seeking groups.

CMHA Peel Dufferin is committed to pay equity and right to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in all aspects of the workplace environment and employment relationship.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the HR Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.