Job Description

About Us CASP's ultimate purpose is to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicide-related behaviour through advocacy, communication, and education. We are a virtual organization with our employees working as part of a dispersed team across Canada.About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented professional with a passion for suicide prevention to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual will be responsible for increasing membership, developing webinars/presentations, coordinating in-person and virtual events, support the activities of the CASP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Network, and providing assistance to the Communications and Fund Development Manager with respect to communications/social media and media interviews.Terms Permanent, full-time, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Occasionally evenings and weekends for events.Compensation $55,965 per year.Start Date ASAPLocation Remotely, home office within Canada. Responsibilities Membership

• Serve as a key point of contact for new and existing members and suicide prevention resource organizations.

• Engage with members and general public to provide education, information, resources, and policies.

• Develop and execute successful strategies to engage new members and the general public.

• Manage resource organization applications, including determining if appropriate to include in our directory.

• Liaise with resource organizations to ensure the resource directory is accurate and up to date.

• Conduct regular monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and reporting of education and engagement activities.

• Coordinate and administer our CASP's Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Network.

Events

• Support the development and implementation of various events, activities, webinars, presentations, and initiatives, which includes sourcing and coordinating speakers for events and interviewing people with lived experience.

• Support the Communications and Fund Development Manager with communication activities that drive attendance to CASP events.

• Develop, collect, and analyze event surveys and write post-event reports to ensure we are providing content of value and interest to the community.

• Assist Event Strategist with the planning and execution of CASP's annual conference, which is in a different location every year.

• Represent CASP at the annual conference and other events as appropriate. Travel within Canada will be necessary.

Other

• Co-Chair the People Impacted by Suicide Working Group and Membership Advisory Group, which involves working closely with volunteers.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Warm, personable, collaborative professional who enjoys providing members and general public with support and consistently delivers exceptional client service.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Canadian French is an asset, but not required.

• Reside in Canada and legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Reliable computer, stable and unlimited internet connection, webcam, and a secure, distraction-free, ergonomic environment in which to work. (Equipment and furniture are not provided or reimbursed.)

• Ability to travel to attend the annual CASP conference.

• Education related to mental health and wellness is an asset.

• Knowledge of and experience in the mental health sector is a must (minimum 3-5 years), and with respect to suicide prevention would be an asset.

• Passion for making presentations with experience in developing and hosting virtual events.

• Resourceful with strong project management and event planning skills.

• Comfortable with discussions about suicide with members and people with lived experience.

• Superior organizational skills, problem solving, planning, and the ability to balance competing priorities.

• Experience with compiling survey data, analyzing, and creating reports including charts and graphs.

• Willing to take initiative and has the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Effective team player with sensitivity and finesse in cultivating and stewarding relationships.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Zoom.

How to ApplyPlease let us know your level of experience with these applications:

• Microsoft Office, MS Forms, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and MailChimp.
• Please explain in your cover letter why your skills, interests and experience are the right fit for this role and include your resume.

Applications will only be accepted through the Indeed website. Please do not email us your resume.Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.Once we find a suitable candidate, this job posting will be closed. Apply today!Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $55,965.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you able to travel to the annual CASP conference each year? It can be held anywhere in Canada and can be 3-5 days. The next one is May 2023.
• Are you able to manage your time, be self-directed and work independently in order to achieve your work goals without supervision?
• Do you reside in Canada and legally eligible to work in Canada?
• Do you have a reliable computer, stable and unlimited internet connection, webcam, and a secure, distraction-free, ergonomic environment in which to work. (Equipment and furniture are not provided or reimbursed and all work must be completed within Canada.)
• Would you feel comfortable and confident being interviewed by journalists and asked questions about suicide prevention?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• hosting virtual events: 1 year (preferred)
• working from home: 1 year (preferred)
• compiling data, analyzing and creating event reports: 1 year (preferred)
• creating PowerPoint presentations: 1 year (preferred)
• working in suicide prevention: 3 years (preferred)
• working in mental health: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English fluently (required)