Position
Communications Advisor (Competition 25‑030)
Program
Communications, Mental Health Access Program
Location
Hybrid (WFH/On‑site at GH‑CCMH)
Details
1.0 FTE, 12‑Month Contract
About the Centre
The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids (GH‑CCMH) is a child and youth mental health centre integrated with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). GH‑CCMH is also a member of the Thriving Minds Mental Health Access Collaborative with CAMH and SickKids and a core service provider in the Toronto sector of infant, child and youth mental health services funded by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Services include prevention, early intervention and health promotion offered in person and virtual. The Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Key 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, GH‑CCMH and other system partners, including CAMH (reporting to the Clinical Director, Client and Participant Services).
* Write and edit posts and staff pages for the internal staff news site, Connections, on SharePoint.
* Edit and lay out the monthly staff e‑newsletter CCMH Connects on MailChimp.
* Design and edit promotional materials using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
* Build strategic communications plans in the areas of pathways and measurement‑based care.
* Maintain and update referral criteria across all pathways and communicate them to staff and clients.
* Support communications from the research and evaluation team.
* Create a weekly editorial content calendar for the Centre’s X and LinkedIn accounts.
* Maintain a monthly measurement and reporting process for internal and external communication channels.
* Edit, finalize and publish website updates, posts and pages using WordPress.
* Produce lobby screen content for clients and families, working with internal and external partners.
* Support the annual report project (planning, editing, writing, proofreading).
* Photograph staff events and fulfill other communications requests as needed.
Other
* Comply with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
Effort
* Concentration and creativity are required daily to write, edit and proofread communications, and attend meetings (virtual and in‑person across sites).
* Sitting at a desk for long periods of time daily to use a computer.
Qualifications
* Degree/diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related area (required).
* Minimum of 3‑5 years of writing experience in journalism, internal and/or communications or public relations agency settings.
* Ability to rapidly write short, engaging content for broad audiences (internal and external).
* Excellent writing, editing and verbal skills with deep knowledge of CP style.
* Exceptional attention to organizational writing style and branding guidelines.
* Understanding of accessibility needs in communications and AODA compliance.
* Solid knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, Instagram) and MailChimp.
* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics.
* Solid understanding of design principles and the ability to produce thumbnails and graphics.
* Sound decision‑making skills and professional demeanor.
* Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to interact with personnel at all levels.
* Ability to set priorities in the face of converging deadlines.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Commitment to the organization’s values: compassion, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, innovation and excellence.
Assets
* Experience in a 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 a week at the Sheppard site in designated office space).
* Availability for occasional meetings at SickKids or other relevant locations.
Application
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document named with your last name and first name by Dec. 28, 2025.
Human Resources – GH‑CCMH
E‑mail: hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca
In the subject line of your email, 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 welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process for job applicants with disabilities.
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