Public Educator, Community Programs
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: August 14, 2026)
London, Ontario; Multisite accountability within the Thames Valley Region (London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford & South Huron Zones)
- Application Deadline: August 12, 2025 -
We’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 endeavor.
As a Public Educator, you'll work to build greater understanding and to reduce the stigma around mental health and addictions through education. You'll get to share information, resources and stories and open the conversation with the community businesses, family members, clients with lived experience and the broader public. You'll also work to build partnerships and increase the visibility of mental health and addictions issues in our community through public speaking and leading or organization workshops, events and trainings.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Your pension plan –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
Public Education:
Develop 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 are looking to support outside 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 feedback to develop new programs and workshops based on community needs and developments in the mental health promotion, mental wellness, addiction support areas, and other 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 Development:
Participate 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 organizations programs to support education and awareness campaigns as required (i.e. Communications, Volunteer Coordinator)
Administrative Responsibilities:
Coordinate 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 APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:
Post-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
We prefer the following qualifications:
Certification as a trainer in at least one of the following is preferred: ASIST., Mental Health First Aid, Living Life to the Fullest, Mental Health Works or similar certified programs
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, 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, as well as a knowledge of the barriers individuals face in accessing supports
Working knowledge of a variety of treatment, intervention, and support strategies
Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.
Get your application in by – August 12, 2025
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
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 minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca
Legal Notifications:
For 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
