Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters, were 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 and addictions, were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve 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, were dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone including our team members. Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll 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 Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a Community Health Ambassador to join our team!

Reporting to the Program Manager, BHSS, the Community Health Ambassador provides culturally specific community outreach, education, presentations, workshops and promotes mental health and addiction awareness and supports within the Mississauga community, facilitating access to primary care and other community resources.

Status: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week (schedule will vary and may include evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays: flexibility is required to meet program needs); Note, this posting is for an active vacancy
Salary: $61,201.01 - $72,001.19 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location: This position is based out of our Brampton office.Due to the nature of this program, this role is on-site and/or community based.

What You Will Do:

• Organize Mental Health and Wellness information sessions, distribute resources through tabling sessions/events, presentations at local community venues, religious venues and businesses
• Dispel culturally specific myths/misinformation and address stigma through culturally and language specific education and information sessions
• Provide service navigation and facilitate coordinated access to community supports, including primary care, mental health and addiction services, and social supports
• Monitor clients mental and physical health and initiate connections to appropriate resources to promote wellness.
• Deliver of low-intensity mental health interventions, including needs assessments, system navigation, and group facilitation
• Develop and initiate relationships with community members based on trust, respect, and honesty
• Consult, advocate and liaise with community resources and agencies to assist clients and families to access necessary services
• Work in collaboration with community partners to promote mental health supports and education
• Identify trends in community engagement and recovery frameworks
  

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline; Social Services preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with vulnerable populations
• Experience working in community outreach setting is preferred
• Experience working with community-based mental health and social services an asset
  
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with Black, African, and Caribbean communities.
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an understanding of the importance of partnerships and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of the current and historical health inequities experienced by Black, African and Caribbean communities.
• Demonstrated and practical understanding of anti-Black racism and intersectionality, and various barriers which affect diverse identities.
• Intersectional understanding of current social realities and barriers experienced by BAC communities, from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist, self-aware and trauma-informed approach to practice is mandatory.
• Knowledge of local cultural programs and services to refer individuals and families from Black, African, and Caribbean communities within the service catchment area.
• Being knowledgeable in a variety of evidence-informed treatment modalities including anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, and other culturally sensitive approaches to intervention.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse groups as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Valid Canadian drivers license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report
  

Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 4, 2025 by 4:00pm

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, youll not only assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

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CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Mtis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at [email protected]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. 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.