Job Posting: National Outreach/Navigation Coordinator Application

Employment Application: Disability Benefits National Outreach/Navigation Coordinator

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) will help people with disabilities and their families access disability programs and benefits, like the DTC, the CDB and other federal, provincial and territorial disability benefits, and seeks a dedicated Disability Benefits National Outreach/Navigation Coordinator to lead networking and outreach efforts that connects individuals with vital disability resources. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and individuals, ensuring effective collaboration and resource access. Through strategic outreach and engagement, the coordinator will expand the program’s reach and strengthen its impact.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and empathetic professional with expertise in outreach, resource navigation, and volunteer leadership. They are deeply committed to mental health advocacy and excel at helping individuals connect with the resources they need. Strong communication skills (French proficiency is an asset), MS Office 365 proficiency, and experience with mental health initiatives are highly valued.

Position Details:

Salary: $60,000/year.
Contract: Full-time 2-year contract.
Location: Remote, may require national travel for meetings, conferences, and trade shows.

We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Personal Information

Name(Required)

Location(Required)

City/Town(Required)

Contact Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?(Required)

Yes

Do you have access to a home office setup with reliable internet?(Required)

Yes

Application Details

Why are you interested in Mood Disorders Society of Canada, and why do you want to work with us?(Required)

What is important for you to achieve during your time working with us?(Required)

What date would you be available to start?(Required)

Qualifications & Experience:

Do you have post-secondary education in social sciences, marketing, business, or a related field?(Required)

Yes

How many years of experience do you have in client services and/or outreach?(Required)

Have you previously led a team of volunteers?(Required)

Yes

Are you proficient in MS Office 365 Suite?(Required)

Yes

Do you have experience working remotely/virtually?(Required)

Yes

Have you previously worked in the mental health field?(Required)

Yes

Have you previously worked in the non-profit sector?(Required)

Yes

Rate your proficiency in the following areas (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced):

Stakeholder Outreach & Engagement(Required)

Leadership & Team Management(Required)

Communication (Verbal & Written)(Required)

Videoconferencing Management(Required)

Skilled in managing video conferences using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet

Cloud-based platforms(Required)

Comfortable using various cloud-based platforms for task assignment and delegation

Language Proficiency

Please list the languages you:

Speak fluently:(Required)

Read proficiently:(Required)

Write proficiently:(Required)

Scenario-Based Questions:

Describe your experience forging connections and collaborative relationships with other Service Providers.(Required)

Describe any experience you have in developing accessible and inclusive content.(Required)

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