Overview
POSITION: Communications Advisor
PROGRAM: Communications, Mental Health Access Program
LOCATIONS: Hybrid (WFH/On-site)
POSITION DETAILS: 1.0 FTE, 24-Month Contract
The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH-CCMH) is a child and youth mental health center integrated with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). GH-CCMH provides prevention, early intervention and health promotion services across the city, funded by MOH and other sources. Services are offered in person and in virtual format. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and an equitable workplace. Find out more about GH-CCMH.
We are seeking applicants to fill a full‑time contract position as a Communications Advisor. This role will support internal and external communications and the development of service pathways between SickKids, GH-CCMH and other system partners.
Responsibilities
* Internal and external communications, including major campaigns and corporate initiatives (reporting to the Senior Communications Supervisor).
* Support the development of service pathways between SickKids and GH-CCMH and other system partners, including CAMH (reporting to the Clinical Director, Client and Participant Services, and consulting with the Senior Communications Supervisor).
* Write and edit posts and staff pages for internal staff news sites, edit monthly staff e-newsletters, and assist with communications requests from leadership and staff, including designing/editing promotional materials using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
* Build strategic communications plans in pathways and measurement-based care; maintain updates to referral criteria across all pathways programs; communicate criteria to staff, clients/families, and program participants.
* Communicate referral criteria to different target audiences; support communications from the research and evaluation team.
* Create a weekly editorial content calendar for Centre’s X and LinkedIn accounts; maintain a monthly measurement and reporting process for internal and external communications channels.
* Edit, finalize and publish website updates, posts and pages using WordPress; create content for lobby screens using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
* Support annual report project (planning, editing, writing, proofreading); photograph staff events; fulfill other communications requests as required.
Qualifications
* Degree/diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
* Minimum of three to five years of writing experience in journalism, internal and/or communications or public relations settings.
* Ability to rapidly write short, engaging content for broad audiences; excellent writing, editing and verbal skills with knowledge of CP style.
* Strong attention to organizational writing style and branding guidelines; understanding of accessibility needs in communications and AODA compliance.
* Solid knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, Instagram) and MailChimp; working familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, Hootsuite, Google Analytics.
* Strong design sense and ability to produce thumbnails and graphics; good decision-making, independence, initiative and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to set priorities under converging deadlines; excellent time management and organizational skills; commitment to organizational values: compassion, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, innovation and excellence.
* Asset: experience in health-care, academic, government, or tech environment; knowledge of the Toronto child and youth mental health sector.
Working Conditions
* Travel to the Jarvis or Sheppard site for occasional meetings; two days a week onsite (at least one day at the Sheppard site).
* Occasional meetings at SickKids or other relevant locations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and cover letter by Oct. 31, 2025 to: Human Resources – GH-CCMH, E-mail: hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca. In the subject line, please quote the competition number, position title and where you learned about this opportunity. We are seeking applicants internally and externally. GH-CCMH is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.
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Equal Opportunity
GH-CCMH is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations. The Centre views diversity, inclusion and cultural competence as essential to our work with diverse communities.
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