Communications Consultant

School Mental Health Ontario works together with Ontario school districts to support student mental health. As a provincial implementation support team, School Mental Health Ontario provides leadership, resources, implementation coaching and a community of practice to promote the uptake, scaling and sustainability of evidence-informed, implementation-sensitive, identity-affirming and culturally responsive practices in school mental health. School Mental Health Ontario serves the 60 English and 12 French school boards in Ontario, remote school authorities, and provincial and demonstration schools. The team works alongside the Ministry of Education and has a role within the wider system of care, linking with partner ministries and organizations to advance child and youth mental health.  

We are currently seeking a dynamic communications professional for our Communication and Support Team (CAST), to assist with various projects to further support coherence across our growing mandate. In this role, the Communications Consultant would help develop and execute effective communication strategies. This includes research, goal creation, content development, analysis and executing all tactical requirements of the communications plan – the complete integrated marketing communications approach. 

At School Mental Health Ontario, we recognize diversity as a source of organizational strength. We welcome applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing student mental health with a clear focus on human rights and on reducing disproportionality and disparity in outcomes. Those with experience in serving racialized communities, and those with identities that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, will bring particular assets that are highly valued within the organization.

Contract position to August 31, 2026, with extension contingent on funding.

 This role includes, but is not limited to: 

1. Support implementation of the communications action plan and digital content strategy for School Mental Health Ontario.
2. As part of the digital content strategy, design and implement social media posts across various platforms to reach diverse school board audiences with reliable evidence-informed information about mental health and available resources and supports.
3. Support a student-facing social media strategy that uplifts student voice and advances mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and help-seeking.
4. Assist with email marketing development and deployment.
5. Support the student-informed Connections Campaign related to addictions prevention and literacy.
6. Responsible for the implementation of micro-video development and optimization of video channels (Vimeo/YouTube).
7. Develop and present content such as slide presentations and storyboards that align with the School Mental Health Ontario branding strategy and support program objectives and initiatives.
8. Prepare documents that align with School Mental Health Ontario style guide: tip sheets, social media graphics, etc. Assist with the development and coordination of required functions to ensure AODA compliance across platforms.
9. Support the Communications and Support Team in gathering key performance data. Perform post-campaign reviews through analytics and other methods. Monitor uptake of social media initiatives.
10. Provide administrative support for projects and assist with other marketing-related tasks or projects as necessary.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. An undergraduate degree in communications or a related field such marketing or public relations.
2. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a communications professional working within and for diverse communities, with sound knowledge of corporate communication practices.
3. Excellent project coordination skills, with the ability to manage and adhere to project timelines.
4. Proficient in social media use (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn, etc.), website editing and content management. The ability to optimize web and other digital platforms to advance messaging and resource dissemination is an essential part of this role.
5. Strong attention to detail with significant experience in writing, editing, proofing and managing the execution of specific communications deliverables.
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships and to provide exemplary service to internal and external stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully across cultures, identities and intersectionalities.
8. Proficient in computer applications such as Outlook 365, MS Office Suite, Zoom, etc. Ability to work inside Adobe Creative Cloud programs an asset.
9. Bilingual French/English an asset.
10. A mandatory clear vulnerable sector check must be presented prior to hiring.

The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on December 26, 2025.