Program Manager, HSJCC & Justice

Canadian Mental Health Association•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$84,816 - CA$95,380•Hybrid

About The Position

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is seeking a Program Manager, HSJCC & Justice. This position is located in Toronto, Ontario. The position is a temporary special funded contract for a 1-year duration from the date of hire. Reporting to the Director, HSJCC & Justice at CMHA Ontario, this position will provide strategic guidance and program management on all aspects of the Justice portfolio, including leading the Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Network. This position will work closely with the HSJCC Secretariat Team, the Provincial HSJCC(P-HSJCC), and P-HSJCC advisory committees to provide overall program management for all activities of the Provincial HSJCC. The ideal candidate is an experienced program manager with knowledge of Ontario’s mental health and criminal justice systems with strong relationship building, communication and time management skills.

Requirements

Graduate degree in public policy, social work, health promotion or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in health and/or the criminal justice sectors is required.
Strong knowledge of the intersections between the justice and mental health and addictions systems, specifically issues related to housing, homelessness, income, and employment required.
Familiarity with key concepts of mental health promotion, health equity and social determinants of health required.
Experience working in multi-sectoral partnerships and liaising with non-governmental organizations and government agencies and knowledge of the public policy environment in Ontario required.
Experience managing projects and budgets within established timelines in a team environment required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Criminal Code of Canada and Youth Criminal Justice Act an asset.
Work experience in the community sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide program management and guidance with accompanying support to the HSJCC Secretariat team members.
Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant provincial Ministries (e.g., Ministries of Health, Solicitor General, Attorney General and Children, Community and Social Services), including preparing regular updates, consulting on key issues.
Developing, coordinating, and implementing proposals, business cases, and project charters.
Manage workplans, budgets, and achievement of program goals and objectives.
Submit regular activity and financial reports to the Director of HSJCC & Justice and the P-HSJCC.
Work closely with CMHA branch staff to support justice programming and promote leadership and engagement within the HSJCC Network.
Build upon a network of relationships and strengthen partnerships with those working within the human services, health and justice sectors, provincial government, and municipalities.
Participate at relevant policy and knowledge exchange events to promote the HSJCC.
Strategically position the HSJCC within the Ontario context and consider approaches to advance system change for individuals with complex needs involved in the justice system.
Support health equity initiatives for the HSJCC.