Indigenous Post-secondary Knowledge - Toronto, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

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The
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is committed to improving services and support for individuals living with mental illnesses and addictions issues, and to the promotion of mental health in Ontario.


The
Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) is a provincial hub developed by CMHA Ontario in partnership with Colleges Ontario, the Council of Ontario Universities, the College Student Alliance, and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance to support new and existing initiatives that address the mental health needs of post-secondary students.

CICMH works with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to enhance their capacity to support student mental health and wellness.

A key piece of our work involves creating new knowledge tools (toolkits, webinars, trainings) to support gaps in campus mental health.


Job Summary


Reporting to the Director of CICMH, the
Indigenous Post-Secondary Knowledge & Research Lead will create tools, facilitate knowledge management, and research wise, emerging and best practices for campus mental health specific to Indigenous students, staff, and faculty, and to support and advance the goals and objectives of CICMH.

This is a
part-time (21 hours/week), contract role until January 1, 2025.

Core Responsibilities

  • To engage and support Ontario postsecondary institutions in their commitment to Indigenous students', staffs', and faculty's mental health and wellbeing.
  • Work collaboratively with Indigenous partners (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) on postsecondary campuses and other health service providers to identify strategies that support Indigenous postsecondary student mental health.
  • Draw on existing bodies of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and work with key stakeholders to provide tailored, evidenceinformed guidance and practical tools to facilitate desired changes in practice, programs, or policies.
  • Maintain knowledge of current national and international wise, best and emerging practices in postsecondary student mental health research and evaluation.
  • Develop and compile evidencebased resources for online and offline knowledge management purposes (training sessions, toolkits, information sheets, webinars)
  • Prepare and facilitate knowledge exchange programs, including online courses, videos.
  • Develop curriculum and facilitate trainings and presentations at regional forums, conferences, workshops, and symposia.
  • Conduct statistical analyses to determine the effectiveness of CICMH's work.
  • Maintain, update, and manage relevant sections of CICMH's website.
  • Facilitate the Indigenous postsecondary community of practice.
  • Prepare reports, documents, and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Assist in developing and reorganizing online platforms.
  • Conduct outreach to community partners and campus mental health projects across the province.
  • Create and facilitate curriculum delivered to varied campus stakeholders, including Campus Mental Health Works training.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.


Skills & Experience

  • University degree in psychology, sociology, Indigenous studies, social work, healthrelated research, or a related field required.
  • Minimum 35 years of experience with knowledge management, psychoeducation, or research analysis.
  • Minimum five years related experience and experience developing and delivering Indigenous cultural programming and engaging in Indigenous communities within a mental health or wholistic wellness capacity.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the diversity of cultural traditions and spiritual practices of First Nation, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
  • Experience with knowledge mobilization, including webinars, online resource libraries, and developing emerging and best practices content.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Selfstarter/Initiative
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem solving/Troubleshooting
  • Time Management
  • Organization/Administration
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity

Working Conditions
This is a special funded part-time, temporary contract, position working 21 hours/week.

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario and travel is expected 1-2 times per month, possibly requiring an overnight stay depending on location.


This position is also a desk job with extended periods of sitting, reading, telephone interaction, and working at the computer.

This position involves some moderate lifting, shipping, and handling.

Attendance at various meetings throughout the workday/workweek will be required; meetings may occur on short notice, depending on the circumstances.

This position is within the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

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