Public Educator, Community ProgramsDirect Service - (OPSEU)Full‑Time, Permanent (Benefitted)London, Ontario; Multisite accountability within the Thames Valley Region (London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford & South Huron Zones)Application Deadline: May 11, 2026We’re working to ignite hope and foster change for people in our community experiencing mental health or addictions challenges. We believe that raising awareness is vital to this endeavour.As a Public Educator, you will build greater understanding and reduce the stigma around mental health and addictions through education. You will share information, resources and stories and open the conversation with community businesses, family members, clients with lived experience and the broader public. You will also build partnerships and increase the visibility of mental health and addictions issues through public speaking and leading or organizing workshops, events and trainings.Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!What we’re offeringWhat you’ll be making$27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service). For regulated Level 1 you receive $30.01 per hour. Regulated applicants (registered with designated professional colleges) receive the wage differential.External applicants start at Level 1. Grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour non‑regulated, $37.26 per hour regulated). Internal placement follows the Collective Agreement.When you’ll work– 70 hours biweekly; Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑4:30 pm with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.Your pension plan– Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).Benefits– After a 90‑day waiting period, you are enrolled in extended healthcare benefits.How you will be making a differencePublic educationDevelop and facilitate educational and skill‑enhancement training workshops/programs.Research and monitor new mental health and addictions education tools, resources, training and key stats/indicators about mental health, mental illness,



and addiction on a regular basis.Develop an inventory of PowerPoint presentations and facilitate educational and skill‑enhancement training workshops.Act as a resource to other staff members who support external agencies or community partners with education resources.Liaise with community partners for future training needs.Work with Program Support staff to build a viable training schedule.Obtain feedback from presentations and use it to develop recent programs and workshops based on community needs and developments in mental health promotion, mental wellness, addiction support areas, and related fields.Participate in planning and facilitating a variety of mental health and addiction awareness activities such as awareness weeks or events.Events and community developmentParticipate in health fairs, awareness walks, events, etc. as required.Maintain positive relationships with businesses and community partners.Work with Program Support to organize staff speakers, info displays and events when requested.Support individuals of lived experience, family members and supporters of mental health or addictions support to engage with the organization in the promotion of positive mental health and wellness.Work collaboratively within the organization’s programs to support education and awareness campaigns as required (e.G., Communications, Volunteer Coordinator).Administrative responsibilitiesCoordinate and maintain supplies, room bookings and materials needed for scheduled presentations.Determine costs and manage payment options for all fee‑for‑service offerings.Coach employees who are participating as speakers.Reply to information requests.Provide occasional support for the internal sharing of resources (posters, forms, pledge sheets, etc.)



for community events.Provide regular updates to content and calendar items on the branch website.Evaluate and report on Public Education activities as required for the agency and for specific funders.Other duties as required.What you’ll need to applyPolice Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements– Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Residents of the City of London are encouraged to apply for a check promptly as processing takes approximately two weeks.Required qualificationsPost‑secondary university degree or college diploma, preferably in adult education, social services or a related field.Current satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties.Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.Preferred qualificationsCertification as a trainer in at least one of the following: ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Living Life to the Fullest, Mental Health Works or a similar certified program.Training in CPI, First Aid & CPR.Experience working with the public, including public speaking and presentations to a variety of groups.Experience and skills in developing dynamic, interactive presentations to groups of varying sizes.In‑depth understanding of mental health, addictions, trauma and social issues such as poverty and healthy equity, housing and homelessness.Familiarity with a recovery‑based model of care and an awareness of the needs of diverse communities.Extensive knowledge of community resources, service and support programs, and the barriers individuals face in accessing supports.Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies.Bilingual in both official languages preferred; preference given to candidates competent in both official languages of Canada.Internal applicantsTo be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their cmhatv.Ca or slwar.Ca email address.Legal notificationsFor legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services.Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes.We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community, including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons and members of visible [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr

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