Job Description

The Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) works with communities, service providers, government, and system partners, including Ontario Health\'s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (CoE)) to move evidence to action and create sustainable change in Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s mental health and addictions system. With expertise in implementation, knowledge mobilization, evaluation, equity, lived experience engagement, and data management, PSSP is on the ground across the province, collaborating with a wide variety of health and social care partners, to build a stronger, more equitable and more accessible mental health and substance use care system.

Reporting to the Manager, Tech-Enabled Knowledge Mobilization (KMb), the Specialist, Digital Resource Design will play a key role in supporting the Knowledge Mobilization portfolio within PSSP, fulfilling identified knowledge mobilization priorities across Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s mental health, substance use, and addictions system.

Responsibilities

• The Specialist, Digital Resource Design will lead the graphic design of all knowledge resources, ensuring full compliance to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• They will use extensive whiteboard/animated video development skills and experience in support of digital resource development.
• They will use their expert design skills to provide high-quality production of a broad range of knowledge tools and products, including data visualization, storyboarding and script development, video development and editing, infographics, and resources for social media campaigns.
• They will proactively engage expertise in health equity and work collaboratively to apply an equity lens to the development and dissemination of resources across our digital platforms.
• Adopting a user-centred focus, the Specialist will participate in the execution of streamlined work flow processes to ensure integration of best practices in KMb, including the engagement of the diverse forms of expertise and lived/living experience.
• Working closely with the Senior Consultant, KMb & Digital Resource Design they will also support the development and implementation of knowledge mobilization strategies, with emphasis on high-quality and accessible digital knowledge resources.
• They will be a champion for excellence in KMb and work diligently to support the portfolio in responding to communities\xe2\x80\x99 needs for evidence and promote the uptake of evidence-informed practices. Innovative and equity-centred thinking will be required to consider how to optimize the use and design of digital resources in rural and remote areas.
• The application of innovative, timely and responsive digital methods to identify and communicate evidence-informed practices/proven strategies is an essential element of this role.
• Other duties may also apply. The Specialist will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
• This position is located at 33 Ursula Franklin Street, Toronto.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Media, Communications, and Information Sciences, Public Health, Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) or a related area, combined with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience creating whiteboard animations and motion graphics is required and must be demonstrated.
• The successful candidates must have experience and demonstrate proficient skills in illustration and animation.
• They must have strong knowledge and working experience in recording, editing, and publishing video and audio.
• They will have experience and working knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360, Camtasia, and Adobe Captivate).
• They will have experience and working knowledge of digital learning design in Learning Management System, preferred in Moodle.
• They will demonstrate an existing portfolio that showcases their work across a broad range of KMb strategies, specifically focused on designing digital knowledge resources that are responsive to community needs.
• The successful candidates must possess exceptional skills in the development of AODA compliant resources.
• They will be detailed oriented, innovative and a diplomatic collaborator to support the KMb team.
• They will have the capacity to centre equity in their digital resource development practices and champion excellence in KMb.
• They must possess strong coordination skills including the capacity to execute streamlined processes for developing digital resources for public-facing platforms (e.g. Vimeo)
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in written and verbal communications is required, as well as applied knowledge of digital resources for communication/marketing strategies, AODA compliance, web design, and graphics and media content development.
• They will have experience working with diverse interest groups to understand their information needs and develop responsive digital information resources. Expertise with graphic design, infographic and data visualization programs (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop) is required.
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Adobe Creative Cloud, storyboarding programs (e.g., Visme, Plot, Canva), and video editing software also required, as is the capacity and interest to adopting new and innovative tools.
• The successful candidate must be able to both work independently and collaborate effectively with team members, and external partners/clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, inclusivity, respect and cultural competence is required.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is an asset

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Salary Range: $33.59 - $45.31 per hour

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH\xe2\x80\x99s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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