Communication Lead
About the role
Position: Communication Lead Competition Number: 2026-087 Hours of Work: 37.50 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Kingston Hourly Rate: $ 45.72 - $ 55.63 Job Status: Temporary Full-time (until March 31, 2027) Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Vacancies: One (1). This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization
Job Summary: This temporary position has been established to provide additional communications capacity to support the Agency's current communications and community engagement priorities. Working closely with the permanent Communications Lead, the successful candidate will help advance the Agency's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities by strengthening community connections, supporting public awareness initiatives, and promoting the Agency's programs and services.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Temporary Communications Lead works collaboratively with the Communications Lead, Leadership Team, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders to provide communications expertise and administrative support across a broad range of initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting policy and form development, media relations, event planning, presentations, and communications planning, while ensuring consistent messaging that reflects the Agency's values and strategic direction.
Key responsibilities of this assignment will include planning and coordinating in-service engagements with community partners, developing and refreshing promotional materials, supporting the development of community education initiatives, and contributing to a variety of communications projects as required. The role also monitors communications performance through analytics and reporting, identifies emerging trends and best practices, and provides recommendations to enhance organizational outreach, engagement, and the overall effectiveness of the Agency's communications.
All services are provided in accordance with relevant policy and legislation and with the mission, vision, values of AMHS-KFLA which supports support an environment of continuous improvement to achieve operational efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) year diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Business Three (3) years’ experience in a communications or marketing role, including social media and website management Experience and knowledge of and the ability to work with Microsoft products, including Office 365, as well as administering internal information systems. Experience in health care, community care, or addiction and mental health services, an asset Experience within a unionized environment, an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Exceptional writing communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community partners and individuals, increasing awareness of services Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a positive customer service mindset Excellent organization and prioritization skills with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and capable of creating visually compelling presentations Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices Proficient public speaking abilities, an asset French Language proficiency considered, an asset Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector screen prior to hire Please submit a resume and cover letter as one document only quoting Competition Number 2026-087 to: careers@amhs-kfla.ca
AMHS-KFLA strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.
We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs.
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position
About Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA
AMHS-KFLA is a non-profit organization providing mental health and addiction services to nearly 8,000 people across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Focusing on a client-centred model of care, AMHS-KFLA's 250+ highly-skilled staff act with an emphasis on psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and evidence-based principles and practices. Quality services are provided with dignity, hope and in confidence.
Our Vision: A community where people have wellness, acceptance and a sense of belonging.
Our Mission: As a leading, transformative and collaborative organization, AMHS-KFLA's mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, community-based addiction and mental health services that empower the people it serves to be well and achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
Compassion - A welcoming and inclusive organization, we cultivate relationships with all stakeholders that encourage and promote recovery and wellness. We are universally positive in all our actions with individuals served and the community.
Innovation - We seek to innovate in all we do. We will be socially entrepreneurial and create a culture of measured risk to achieve organizational and system sustainability.
Excellence - We strive to provide accessible, flexible, integrated services in safe welcoming environments. We have a learning culture where initiative, innovation, and creativity are highly valued. The foundation of our services rests on excellence in all that we do.
Accountability - We will act honestly and with integrity by taking responsibility for our own actions and by holding others responsible for theirs. We will ensure proper stewardship of the public resources placed in our trust.
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Communication Lead
About the role
Position: Communication Lead Competition Number: 2026-087 Hours of Work: 37.50 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: Kingston Hourly Rate: $ 45.72 - $ 55.63 Job Status: Temporary Full-time (until March 31, 2027) Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Vacancies: One (1). This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization
Job Summary: This temporary position has been established to provide additional communications capacity to support the Agency's current communications and community engagement priorities. Working closely with the permanent Communications Lead, the successful candidate will help advance the Agency's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities by strengthening community connections, supporting public awareness initiatives, and promoting the Agency's programs and services.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Temporary Communications Lead works collaboratively with the Communications Lead, Leadership Team, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders to provide communications expertise and administrative support across a broad range of initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting policy and form development, media relations, event planning, presentations, and communications planning, while ensuring consistent messaging that reflects the Agency's values and strategic direction.
Key responsibilities of this assignment will include planning and coordinating in-service engagements with community partners, developing and refreshing promotional materials, supporting the development of community education initiatives, and contributing to a variety of communications projects as required. The role also monitors communications performance through analytics and reporting, identifies emerging trends and best practices, and provides recommendations to enhance organizational outreach, engagement, and the overall effectiveness of the Agency's communications.
All services are provided in accordance with relevant policy and legislation and with the mission, vision, values of AMHS-KFLA which supports support an environment of continuous improvement to achieve operational efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) year diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or Business Three (3) years’ experience in a communications or marketing role, including social media and website management Experience and knowledge of and the ability to work with Microsoft products, including Office 365, as well as administering internal information systems. Experience in health care, community care, or addiction and mental health services, an asset Experience within a unionized environment, an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Exceptional writing communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community partners and individuals, increasing awareness of services Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a positive customer service mindset Excellent organization and prioritization skills with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and capable of creating visually compelling presentations Proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices Proficient public speaking abilities, an asset French Language proficiency considered, an asset Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector screen prior to hire Please submit a resume and cover letter as one document only quoting Competition Number 2026-087 to: careers@amhs-kfla.ca
AMHS-KFLA strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.
We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs.
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position
About Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA
AMHS-KFLA is a non-profit organization providing mental health and addiction services to nearly 8,000 people across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Focusing on a client-centred model of care, AMHS-KFLA's 250+ highly-skilled staff act with an emphasis on psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and evidence-based principles and practices. Quality services are provided with dignity, hope and in confidence.
Our Vision: A community where people have wellness, acceptance and a sense of belonging.
Our Mission: As a leading, transformative and collaborative organization, AMHS-KFLA's mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, community-based addiction and mental health services that empower the people it serves to be well and achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
Compassion - A welcoming and inclusive organization, we cultivate relationships with all stakeholders that encourage and promote recovery and wellness. We are universally positive in all our actions with individuals served and the community.
Innovation - We seek to innovate in all we do. We will be socially entrepreneurial and create a culture of measured risk to achieve organizational and system sustainability.
Excellence - We strive to provide accessible, flexible, integrated services in safe welcoming environments. We have a learning culture where initiative, innovation, and creativity are highly valued. The foundation of our services rests on excellence in all that we do.
Accountability - We will act honestly and with integrity by taking responsibility for our own actions and by holding others responsible for theirs. We will ensure proper stewardship of the public resources placed in our trust.