Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

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

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part ofsomething 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.

We are looking for a post-secondary Marketing and Communications placement student to joinour Corporate Services Team! The student will work with Communications & ResourceDevelopment to help increase mental health awareness to decrease stigma associated withmental illness and addictions, using latest media practices.

Status: Student Placement position geared towards students looking to complete placementhours, beginning in Fall 2025.

Salary: Unpaid Placement

Location: This position is based out of our 601- 7700 Hurontario St., Brampton office. Althoughwe operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/orcommunity presence as per program and client needs.

What you will do:

• Support marketing and communication campaigns: Assist in the development andexecution of marketing strategies, including creating content for digital and printmaterials.
• Social Media Management: Schedule, monitor, and engage with audiences on CMHAPeel Dufferins social media channels, ensuring alignment with the organizations voiceand mission.
• Content creation: Draft and edit newsletters, blog posts, website updates, pressreleases, and promotional materials.
• Event Support: Assist with the promotion and coordination of community events,campaigns, and fundraisers.
• Monitor media coverage, draft media releases, and support responses to mediainquiries.
• Brand management: Ensure consistent application of CMHA Peel Dufferins brandguidelines across all communications.
• Administrative Support: Assist with tracking campaign metrics, maintaining thecommunications calendar, and organizing marketing materials.
• Other duties, as assigned.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It isnot designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to Join our Team:

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a relatedfield, or current enrollment in such a program.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic designtools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role (nonprofitexperience is an asset).
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, andcommunicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continuallyimprove understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming andintersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity,such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexualorientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is consideredan asset.
• Ability to travel within and around Peel Region and Dufferin County.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array ofcommunity services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, youll notonly assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate intothe community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place oneperson at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supportinginclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforcereflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriersand 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 thathave been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, FirstNations, Mtis, Inuit 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 arange of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement
When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People andCulture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through therecruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet theseneeds by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair andequitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices andwelcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates withaccessibility 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 manageand organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluationof candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approachensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of acandidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in ourrecruitment process.

Next Steps
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will becontacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of theposting for consideration in future career opportunities.